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A “Decade of Learning” Complete Guide – My Top 5 Groundwork Exercises From The Past 10 Years

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A “Decade of Learning” Complete Guide – My Top 5 Groundwork Exercises From The Past 10 Years with Abi Pass MSC and other authors This truly is an ultimate guide! […]

Understanding & Treating Hindlimb Suspensory Ligament Injuries in Horses with Dr Jessica Kidd

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Veterinary expert Dr. Jessica Kidd, who we were fortunate to have overseeing Hugo’s case, takes a deep dive into proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD) in this informative video. She breaks down why hindlimb PSD is more challenging to treat than forelimb cases, highlighting the anatomical constraints that make conservative treatment less effective.

Groundwork for Connection: Building Trust & Willingness (Step by step guide to Join Up)

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This video demonstrates initial groundwork exercises designed to build a connection with your horse and encourage them to willingly follow your lead. The focus is on gentle communication and establishing a partnership, not on scaring the horse.

You’ll see how the presenter approaches the horse calmly, establishes eye contact, and uses gentle movements to encourage the horse to move off and change direction. The importance of the handler’s confident body language is emphasized, ensuring the horse can see and follow them. Maintaining visual connection in these early stages is key.

IH Trainer Sandra Williams: Full Join-Up & Preparing a Horse for Ridden work

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Full Join Up™ Guidance Join IH Trainer Sandra Williams for a demonstration of Intelligent Horsemanship methods for starting a young horse (or working with a new one). You’ll see a full Join-Up™, adhering to IH ‘guidelines to starting young horses’.

This video covers: a straight Join-Up™; safe tack introduction (training saddle/normal saddle & breast strap); a second send away with saddle (stirrups rolled); invitation in; correctly fitting hobble (with twist); long lining (walk, trot, 2 x direction changes, back up); safe line removal; introduction of rider (stroking, hobble as neck strap, attaching reins); safe leg-up positions (including showing offside eye); rider on (safe tight circles, hind leg stepping under); moving to a larger circle (if confident); safe rider removal; safe exit; self-tack removal; stroke, walk, safe pen exit. Throughout, we emphasise safety awareness and clear communication, demonstrating the initial stages of preparing a horse for ridden work using IH principles.

Equus University The Dually Halter (Online Version of Dually DVD)

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Many of us don’t have a DVD player these days… so here is an online version of the DVD that comes in the pack when you buy a Dually.

To watch the rest of Monty’s Dually videos visit the Equus Online University. Ⓒ Equus Online University 2004: All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: Please note no copyright infringement is intended, and I do not own nor claim to own any right to the original production by Equus Online University

Monty Roberts: Understanding & Using the Dually Halter.

How To Fit A Dually Halter (Correctly) with Intelligent Horsemanship

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In this video IH Trainer Sandra William shares her key tips for getting the right fit with your Dually Halter. Using her own horse Jack. Starting with the initial setup of the halter and how to offer it to your horse in a way that’s often less intrusive. Getting the placement right on the nose and ensuring a comfortable yet secure fit under the throat are crucial, and I’ll guide you through what to look for. We’ll also touch on how the halter should sit to allow free movement and clear breathing. Plus, a quick reminder about rechecking the fit after a little use.

Pie & I Take on TREC! Watch Out For The Low Hanging Branches!

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This video gives you a taste of the time I decided to enter Pie and myself into a TREC competition! Easy, right? 😉

You’ll see a session where I’m getting more than a few pointers on my technique for the tricky ‘low branches’ obstacle, followed by some exciting TREC competition footage and a bit of get-up-and-go inspiration!

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