CW Foundation Horse Training Writing & Books
Writing
Relationship Based Training - C Wacker - July, 2014
The Spooky Horse - C Wacker - July, 2014
Video
Tiana - Sep, 2022 (17:25)
This video is long, but it does a good job of
showing the way I work with many horses
Jewel - initial liberty work - Jan, 2023 (2:20)
Cricket pc - liberty - Aug, 2022 (1:04)
Dixie & Nezi - groundwork - Sep, 2016 (5:23)
Cricket gm - running walk - Jul, 2021 (1:41)
Brook - routine ride - Dec, 2020 (4:58)
Princess (Starting a 22 y/o rescue mare under saddle):
Part 1 (Introductory ground work; lunging, pedestal)
Part 2 (Combo boots, lunging with poles)
Part 3 (Learning to carry the bit)
Part 4 (Getting used to the saddle)
Part 5 (Pre-ride checks)
Part 6 (First ride)
Part 7 (Moving out at the walk)
Big Red (Helping a fearful mini understand that humans and training are OK):
Part 1 (Big Red doesn't want to be caught)
Part 2 (Big Red learns to relax with me)
Part 3 (Big Red learns about leading, a "come to me" cue, and the guitar)
Part 4 (Desensitizing)
Part 5 (A step backwards)
Part 6 (Plan for moving forward)
Big Red has made a lot of progress since Part 6. He's more confident and less nervous, and has
learned new skills. I'll try to get more video processed soon .
Nemo part 1: - Nemo May, 2018 (7:13)
Nemo part 2: - Nemo May, 2018 (3:00)
Basic warmup lunging with Brooke - Jan, 2017 (4:23)
"Mark" - Uno - May, 2017 (0:14)
Ropes on legs - Brooke - Sep, 2016 (3:26
Peacock! - Brooke - Mar, 2017 (3:00)
De-sensitizing to hair dryer - Cisco - Mar, 2017 (3:13)
Lateral Flexion - D'Artagnan - Mar, 2017 (1:56)
De-sensitizing with ribbon whip - Brooke - Mar, 2017 (1:17)
Initial work with Brooke - Oct, 2016 (2:52)
Digging out an abscess - Uno - Oct, 2016 (1:04)
Mount from bow - Kidd - Oct, 2016 (0:31)
Ground tie & sideways - Cisco - Sep, 2016 (1:34)
Liberty trot & canter - Kidd - 2016 (0:51)
SUREFOOT pads - Skeeter - Feb, 2016 (9:06)
Books
While you can't learn horse training from a book, reading good books can certainly help. Here are a few books I'd like to recommend:
While you can't learn horse training from a book, reading good books can certainly help. Here are a few books I'd like to recommend:
This book is for anyone who wants to train anything: a horse, or dog, or chicken, or even their spouse. Karen Pryor covers basic training concepts in a clear, entertaining way. She provides a foundation for understanding the principles behind many horse training techniques.
Mark Rashid's books are among the most entertaining and readable horse training books I've found. I think I've read every one. His training lessons are presented as stories, based on his own experiences. Mark is especially helpful in developing understanding of the horse-human relationship, and in the value of working with the horse to reduce tension.
Clinton Anderson presents foundation horse training concepts in a clear and concise manner, illustrated with lots of pictures. "Downunder Horsemanship" is a step-by-step description of basic foundation training exercises and techniques. "Lessons Well Learned" is a compilation of horse training and handling truths.
The Pony Club books are a great introduction to riding and horse management in general. The primary audience is children and young adults, so the writing starts at the beginning and is easy to understand. Many concepts are covered in these books. Even experienced adult riders are likely to learn something from these books. |