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 #76: Canter Under Saddle in the Open Arena
LTR Training Tip #77: Simple and Flying Lead Changes
LTR Training Tip #78: Transitions
LTR Training Tip #79: Seat Leg Cues
LTR Training Tip #80: Straight Forward Under Saddle Obstacles
LTR Training Tip #81: Body Clipping for Show
LTR Training Tip #82: Good Equitation
LTR Training Tip #83: Practice Exercises For Good Equitation
LTR Training Tip #84: Riding without Stirrups and Reins
LTR Training Tip #85: Collection
LTR Training Tip #86: Long Rein vs. Loose Rein
LTR Training Tip #87: Bending and Lateral Work
LTR Training Tip #88: Supportive Cues Bending Lateral Work
LTR Training Tip #89: Intro To Curb Bits
LTR Training Tip #90: Using Dressage as a Basis for Performance
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LTR Training Tip #76: Canter Under Saddle in the Open Arena
Starting your equine at canter in an open arena requires a systematic and simple approach to sustain good balance and posture.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #76: Canter Under Saddle in the Open Arena.
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LTR Training Tip #77: Simple and Flying Lead Changes
Correctly done Flying Lead Changes should take place simultaneously, so it is important to build strength and balance through Simple Lead Changes before even attempting Flying Lead Changes.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #77: Simple and Flying Lead Changes.
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LTR Training Tip #78: Transitions
Transitions in your equine’s gait, speed or direction should always be smooth and fluid and not bouncy.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #78: Transitions.
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LTR Training Tip #79: Seat Leg Cues
In order for your seat and leg cues to be accurate and clear to your equine, you will need to improve stability in your own seat and balance.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #79: Seat Leg Cues .
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LTR Training Tip #80: Straight Forward Under Saddle Obstacles
Straight forward obstacles will help your equine to maintain and even improve his balance and coordination with a rider on board.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #80: Straight Forward Under Saddle Obstacles.
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LTR Training Tip #81: Body Clipping for Show
Body clipping in a natural order with respect for your equine’s patience will help the process go much more easily.
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LTR Training Tip #82: Good Equitation
Good equitation is something that must be practiced independently from your training prospect in order for you to improve and for training to go well.
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LTR Training Tip #83: Practice Exercises For Good Equitation
There are exercises that you can do that will greatly enhance your equitation and your ability to give clear signals to your equine.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #83: Practice Exercises For Good Equitation.
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LTR Training Tip #84: Riding without Stirrups and Reins
Riding without the reins and stirrups help to harmonize the balance and communication between equine and rider.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #84: Riding without Stirrups and Reins.
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LTR Training Tip #85: Collection
Collection is not just flexing the equine’s neck at the poll. Collection adds more suspension in the gait through the engagement of correct postural core muscle strength in good balance.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #85: Collection.
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LTR Training Tip #86: Long Rein vs. Loose Rein
It is important to know the difference in communication through the pressure you apply to the reins.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #86: Long Rein vs. Loose Rein.
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LTR Training Tip #87: Bending and Lateral Work
It is important for your equine to sustain the ability to stay erect and bend through his rib cage through arcs and circles.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #87: Bending and Lateral Work.
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LTR Training Tip #88: Supportive Cues Bending Lateral Work
Learn what you need to do to help your equine to sustain his balance, to stay erect and bend through his rib cage through arcs and circles as he learned to do during leading training.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #88: Supportive Cues Bending Lateral Work.
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LTR Training Tip #89: Intro To Curb Bits
The curb bit has a completely different action than the snaffle bit that is used at the beginning stages of training. Converting to the curb bit should be done slowly and methodically to get the best results from your equine.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #89: Intro To Curb Bits.
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LTR Training Tip #90: Using Dressage as a Basis for Performance
Dressage is a slow, step by step process of building the equine body in good posture for maximum relaxation while maintaining good postural balance during performance.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #90: Using Dressage as a Basis for Performance.
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