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Exceptional Horsemanship Newsletter
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Greetings!
Hola! And Happy Holiday season,
"The journey of life is not in seeing new places, but seeing with new eyes."  So, maybe we could all look at our horsemanship from this aspect? Perhaps? Are we as good/skilled/precise/giving/soft/firm/Knowledgeable as we could be? Guess what... none of us are. So, no matter where you are in your life with horses... perhaps, look for more. Yeah, I know that goes for people too, but... that's someone else's newsletter;D
Chelby has been cleaning up at the shows. Her owner Pam - "She was great! Best Young Horse even under Judge S__ __. who hates chestnut fillies. Both judges said how well behaved she was even though there were really strong winds the morning we showed." Obviously, you can't change the color or the gender of your horse and people (judges included) regardless of statements to the contrary, will have preferences. So, what you can change is the horse's behavior. We've all seen horses in shows rearing, attacking, striking, running off, bucking and more. This, IMHO, isn't what you're thinking of showing to the spectators or the judge, is it? But, even if you aren't considering these extremes, how about ear pinning, the evil eye, lip curling and teeth showing, balking or my personal dreadful antagonist... the bulging, shoving, left shoulder syndrome? Grrrrr.....
Lauren - Had a few extra minutes this morning, and I just finished reading all your blog entries. I REALLY enjoy reading your stuff! I ran out too soon. Can you write one maybe every hour or so ... Just kidding ... every two hours will do ... Thanks, Randy Carson
Met my new favorite person the other day. She walked up and put her hand out saying, "I've been reading your blog and love how snarky you are." Insert smile face that I don't have here!! Then, she went on to add that she got my book (Curbside Service) two weeks ago and read it twice and that it really had changed how she thought about her horse and her horsemanship. Well, that's my Christmas present! Don't forget to check it or click that RSS button for new posts.
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So... Are You Horseman Material????
There is a difference in how your horse Curbsides. Do you know what it is? I'd like to be able to ask these questions and have all of you write in to tell me, but it seems that the desire for me to just tell you is what you prefer. Yes, it's easier for you if I tell you, but any time you analyze a question and then start asking your own questions, your horsemanship will grow by leaps and bounds.
Yeah, yeah, until you start commenting on the blog in force, I'm gonna answer, just hoping you'll start telling me what you think and how you think!
One of the huge differences is how calm your horse's mind is when he's coming over. If the horse is rolling it's eyes and slamming over because he's worried he's going to have some consequeces and his head is up and back is tense, that's not what we're really going for. Speed of response and anxiety during the speedy response are not the same thing. It's completely possible to get over quickly without worrying about it. So, if your horse is worried, take some time to re-assure him and work with him moving on and off while you sit there CALMLY AND QUIETLY, flicking him in a friendly manner and asking him to move nicely and with casual thought.
There's a difference between techniques and technique.
For exceptional results, think "how and how can I".
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 Upcoming Stuff
What does it take? What are you missing? If you're missing it, how do you know it?
The key is not to prioritize what is on the schedule, but to schedule your priorities."
Stephen Covey
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'Tis the season... so why not give yourself the unique gift of advancing your horsemanship? Accelerate your knowledge, skip some of that trial and error stuff and go for better, headin' for Exceptional, in all directions, confidence, refinement, skills and fun on a whole new level. Call or email me to schedule a lesson, training session, phone or email lesson/consultation today.
Don't forget to check the blog for more training and put in your questions and comments!
Find out how to winterize your barn (for those of you in the cold climates): http://horsecity.com/stories/113010/lif_winterize.shtml
Enjoy the Ride,
Lauren Woodard
Exceptional Horsemanship |
Lauren Woodard
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
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