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 #45: Leading Through Lateral Obstacles
LTR Training Tip #46: When Stage Two Leading Lessons Aren't Working
LTR Training Tip #48: Preparation for Lunging
LTR Training Tip #49: Free Lunging in the Round Pen
LTR Training Tip #50: Appropriate Tack & Equipment for Lunging
LTR Training Tip #51: Adjusting Tack & Equipment
LTR Training Tip #52: Verbal Commands and Body Language
LTR Training Tip #53: Use of the Whip During Lunging
LTR Training Tip #54: Setting Up for Successful Lunging
LTR Training Tip #55: Lunging Multiple Equines
LTR Training Tip #56: Lunge Line Training
LTR Training Tip #57: Transition To Drivelines
LTR Training Tip #58: Getting in Sync on the Drive Lines
LTR Training Tip #59: Ground Driving Maneuvers
LTR Training Tip #60: Ground Driving the Hourglass Pattern
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LTR Training Tip #45: Leading Through Lateral 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 #45 - Leading Through Lateral Obstacles.
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LTR Training Tip #46: When Stage Two Leading Lessons Aren't Working
If leading lessons aren't working, try asking yourself these questions to figure out what's going wrong.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #46 - When Stage Two Leading Lessons Aren't Working.
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LTR Training Tip #48: Preparation for Lunging
Is your equine ready to start lunging training? And are you? Ask yourself these simple questions—before you get into the roundpen—to make sure.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #48 - Preparation for Lunging.
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LTR Training Tip #49: Free Lunging in the Round Pen
Take your equine to the next level of lunging training with "free lunging"—that is, lunging without tack or equipment—in the round pen.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #49 - Free Lunging in the Round Pen.
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LTR Training Tip #50: Appropriate Tack & Equipment for Lunging
What type of tack and equipment are appropriate for lunging training in the round pen? Find out our recommendations!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #50 - Appropriate Tack & Equipment for Lunging.
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LTR Training Tip #51: Adjusting Tack & Equipment
Once you've chosen the appropriate tack for your equine, make sure it is adjusted properly so your equine is comfortable and responsive.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #51 - Adjusting Tack & Equipment.
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LTR Training Tip #52: Verbal Commands and Body Language
It is important to learn the elements of good communication through verbal commands and body language. You'll find an equine who is willing to comply when he understands what you are asking!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #52 - Verbal Commands and Body Language.
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LTR Training Tip #53: Use of the Whip During Lunging
The whip is used in lunging to create movement and encourage impulsion in the equine and should never be used in an abusive manner. Learn how to use it the RIGHT way in Meredith's latest training tip!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #53 - Use of the Whip During Lunging.
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LTR Training Tip #54: Setting Up for Successful Lunging
Know when your equine is ready to start working on lunging, and how to best set them up for success.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #54 - Setting Up for Successful Lunging.
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LTR Training Tip #55: Lunging Multiple Equines
It’s easy to lunge multiple animals when they are all trained the same way with sequential, logical and purposeful training practices. Learn what you and your equines need to know to lunge together safely!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #55 - Lunging Multiple Equines.
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LTR Training Tip #56: Lunge Line Training
Learn how to train your equine on the lunge line.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #56 - Lunge Line Training.
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LTR Training Tip #57: Transition To Drivelines
Once your equine has become proficient in his posture and balance, leading over obstacles, and various stages of lunging, you are ready to put your equine on the drive lines in the round pen. Find out how to make this transition successfully.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #57 - Transition To Drivelines.
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LTR Training Tip #58: Getting in Sync on the Drive Lines
Getting into sync with your equine should be easier once he is calm about you ground driving him from behind at the walk. Good posture, consistent rhythm and regularity of footfall patterns are key to achieving calmness in your equine. See how it's achieved with finesse here.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #58 - Getting in Sync on the Drive Lines.
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LTR Training Tip #59: Ground Driving Maneuvers
Getting a "feel" for the drive lines requires patience. Begin by using the "halt" command to change direction before making any turns to prevent confusion and resistance from your equine. Progress to making "S" turns through the middle of the round pen when your animal is ready. Once he is able to remain calm and obedient through the "S" turns, you can introduce the rein cues for the "Reverse". All these maneuvers will help your equine to understand the rein cues coming from the drivelines before he is mounted and ridden.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #59 - Ground Driving Maneuvers.
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LTR Training Tip #60: Ground Driving the Hourglass Pattern
Ground driving your equine through the hourglass pattern keeps you and your equine organized and in sync. Meredith shows you how in this Training Tip.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #60 - Ground Driving the Hourglass Pattern.
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