Nice work there... Unsolicited suggestion from an old horseman: Consider tying the stirrups together with a bit of twine run under the horse so they can't accidentally be pulled away from the body and allowed to thump back down.
Just remember to UNtie them before you either try to mount-up or pull off the saddle. ;)
Hi, cool video. I have a four year old APHA that I will start ground driving today. I am buying some rope/clasps from Walmart and will first be putting it to his halter. Then move to his bridle (snaffle bit). I have been on him but I think we missed a step without ground driving. I am so glad there are good You Tube videos demonstrating this. Thanks!
Horses that are willing to move, like Arabians are actually easier to train because they are willing to respond. You want something difficult, try training a horse that doesn't want to move, like try training them flying lead changes when it is hard to just get them to trot! Selah is a great example of a horse with a great temperament. She is willing to move, but she is not flighty or spooky, making her a perfect driving candidate.
Fortunately, she is part-arabian and moves forward willingly and freely - something dressage trainers spend much of their time trying to teach warmbloods. I am not going to bring myself down to your level and get into a "breed" argument.
This was a long time ago. . .Arabs aren't hot-headed, they're just smarter than most horses! Just kidding. There's group named that on FB. We've kept her and she's not very spooky. Nice barn you have!
Nice work there... Unsolicited suggestion from an old horseman: Consider tying the stirrups together with a bit of twine run under the horse so they can't accidentally be pulled away from the body and allowed to thump back down.
Just remember to UNtie them before you either try to mount-up or pull off the saddle. ;)
rajvader 2 years ago
That's my BABY;-) And, she's not for sale. Thanks, Cindy, you are the BEST.
ruracinme50 2 years ago
Hi, cool video. I have a four year old APHA that I will start ground driving today. I am buying some rope/clasps from Walmart and will first be putting it to his halter. Then move to his bridle (snaffle bit). I have been on him but I think we missed a step without ground driving. I am so glad there are good You Tube videos demonstrating this. Thanks!
hbalowaa 4 years ago
Horses that are willing to move, like Arabians are actually easier to train because they are willing to respond. You want something difficult, try training a horse that doesn't want to move, like try training them flying lead changes when it is hard to just get them to trot! Selah is a great example of a horse with a great temperament. She is willing to move, but she is not flighty or spooky, making her a perfect driving candidate.
peccindy 4 years ago
"Fortunitally she is part arabian and I don't need a whip" HAHAHA... just blink and they spook. Are you going to put her to harness like you asked?
thecostumer 4 years ago
Fortunately, she is part-arabian and moves forward willingly and freely - something dressage trainers spend much of their time trying to teach warmbloods. I am not going to bring myself down to your level and get into a "breed" argument.
peccindy 4 years ago
This was a long time ago. . .Arabs aren't hot-headed, they're just smarter than most horses! Just kidding. There's group named that on FB. We've kept her and she's not very spooky. Nice barn you have!
ruracinme50 2 years ago