In response to letters and emails from people with training and behavior questions about their equines, Meredith has created a series of short training tip videos to help address some of these common issues. Be sure to check out the Detailed Descriptions if you’d like the printable guide that goes along with each video.
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Featured Training Tip
Training Tips in Order
LTR Training Tip #30: Bending Through the Rib Cage
LTR Training Tip #31: Proprioception
LTR Training Tip #32: Good Posture and Performance
LTR Training Tip #33: Plan Every Move for Good Posture
LTR Training Tip #34: Keep Lessons Short and Easy
LTR Training Tip #35: Leading for Ideal Muscle Development
LTR Training Tip #36: Using the Elbow Pull During Leading Training
LTR Training Tip #37: Showmanship Judging
LTR Training Tip #38: Showmanship Is Not Just for Show
LTR Training Tip #39: Showmanship Patterns
LTR Training Tip #40: Turn on the Haunches
LTR Training Tip #41: Turn on the Forehand
LTR Training Tip #42: Leading Purposefully at the Walk and Trot
LTR Training Tip #43: Teaching Your Equine to Stand Still
LTR Training Tip #44: Leading Through Straight-Forward Obstacles
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LTR Training Tip #30: Bending Through the Rib Cage
A supple equine is a pliable, self-confident and healthy equine. That is why it’s so important that he learns how to properly bend through his rib cage. The benefits will be enormous and will last a lifetime.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #30 - Bending Through the Rib Cage.
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LTR Training Tip #31: Proprioception
Equines are not born with an awareness of their own bodies, or proprioception, so they must be taught how to orient themselves.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #31 - Proprioception.
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LTR Training Tip #32: Good Posture and Performance
For your equines to perform their best, they need to have even weight distribution and efficiently utilize balanced movement in their bodies.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #32 - Good Posture and Performance.
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LTR Training Tip #33: Plan Every Move for Good Posture
By planning every move and being consistent, you can reinforce your equine's good posture—until it's a natural state for them.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #33 - Plan Every Move for Good Posture.
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LTR Training Tip #34: Keep Lessons Short and Easy
Training sessions that are too repetitious and last too long will only fatigue and frustrate your equine, resulting in unwanted resistance. Keep lessons short and easy for the best training results.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #34 - Keep Lessons Short and Easy.
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LTR Training Tip #35: Leading for Ideal Muscle Development
Conducting your leading training on flat ground first is the best way to build strength in good equine posture for symmetrical muscle development.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #35 - Leading for Ideal Muscle Development.
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LTR Training Tip #36: Using the Elbow Pull During Leading Training
The elbow pull will stop your equine from raising his head to the point where he hollows his neck and back, and will keep him in reasonably correct posture.
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LTR Training Tip #37: Showmanship Judging
One of the most difficult things your equine will ever learn is to stand perfectly still while the show judge inspects him.
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LTR Training Tip #38: Showmanship Is Not Just for Show
There is a common misperception that “Showmanship” is just a class at an equine show, but the truth is that showmanship training is beneficial to your equine any time.
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LTR Training Tip #39: Showmanship Patterns
If you are going to attend a show, it is advisable to get a copy of the rulebook that is designated by the show committee, so you know what to expect for each class you enter.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #39 - Showmanship Patterns.
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LTR Training Tip #40: Turn on the Haunches
The turn on the haunches can be a complicated move for your equine. Learn how to approach the move in this Training Tip.
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LTR Training Tip #41: Turn on the Forehand
Meredith demonstrates how to teach your equine to execute a turn-on-the-forehand on the lead line.
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LTR Training Tip #42: Leading Purposefully at the Walk and Trot
Leading with purpose will keep your equine’s responses attentive, prompt and smooth.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #42 - Leading Purposefully at the Walk and Trot.
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LTR Training Tip #43: Teaching Your Equine to Stand Still
Whether or not your equine is calm enough to really stand still depends on all the lessons he has had and how they were executed.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #43 - Teaching Your Equine to Stand Still.
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LTR Training Tip #44: Leading Through Straight-Forward Obstacles
Learn how to lead your equine through forward obstacles in order to instill confidence and turn your equine’s fear into curiosity.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #44 - Leading Through Straight-Forward Obstacles.
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