tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post3891955992624723053..comments2023-10-09T04:52:59.121-06:00Comments on Trails to Lead Old Cowboys Home Again: UnforeseenCrickethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834640625999522559noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post-31242144461167745332015-12-03T18:35:03.224-07:002015-12-03T18:35:03.224-07:00To elaborate on the standing square comment above....To elaborate on the standing square comment above. It is broken down into steps. Starting with one foot in the right place at a time and as already mentioned starting from the ground. with a voice cue. ( I use "stand up" ) When one foot is in the right place or two feet in the right place then stop as the reward ,and go from theremarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128039722160556974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post-34991531677719565232015-12-01T13:06:57.531-07:002015-12-01T13:06:57.531-07:00This looks like a freaking blast. And y'all lo...This looks like a freaking blast. And y'all look like pros. Very, very cool.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post-41271284401346606402015-12-01T07:31:14.348-07:002015-12-01T07:31:14.348-07:00Gosh, this phase looks really difficult! It's ...Gosh, this phase looks really difficult! It's a trail course plus a dressage test wrapped in one... yeesh! I thought you guys looks great and it sounds like you have a good idea of what to work on for next time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567094702344719852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post-53830489549448849012015-11-29T15:23:53.225-07:002015-11-29T15:23:53.225-07:00No help from me, but I think you two look very goo...No help from me, but I think you two look very good. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post-39708094893522090722015-11-29T14:36:23.666-07:002015-11-29T14:36:23.666-07:00My advice on getting him to stand square is practi...My advice on getting him to stand square is practice, practice, everytime you halt ask him to square. I would start on the ground so he understands what you are asking. I would use a voice cue "Square" and when we teach the TR horses to square we put ur hand on the clip of the lead rope so we can give a very subtle cue for a small movement. I would also ask him to take a step back with each halt. This will set him up for the idea of rebalancing himself when he halts, and I think help with the anticipation and resistance to backing. Release the minute he shifts weight and softens. Your position looks pretty good, though there are always things we can tweak with the help of a good instructor. In some of the photos it looks like your pelvis is tipped slightly forward rather than being in a neutral position (this might just be an artifact of the photos) and that your elbows are sometimes stiff. Those are both things I struggle with, the pelvis from all my hunt seat training and the elbows just from personality--I guess. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509363746521791357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657955103086716631.post-42043613645046657202015-11-28T23:03:01.764-07:002015-11-28T23:03:01.764-07:00It looks pretty good Karen.. you guys have come a ...It looks pretty good Karen.. you guys have come a long way. The trick is not more obstacles as much as more correct flat or dressage work. That will make the obstacles go better all around. I personally don't practice the obstacles much.. Maybe two or so incorporated in my dressage work once a week if that much..And then they are props to make my circles ,halts and transitions better..I know how busy you are but any time you want help just call.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214109711229494198noreply@blogger.com