From the Ground Up...Foundation Training, Ground Control Exercises, Fundamental Riding Skills
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Kenny Harlow strongly believes that “you should never
stop learning.” And, through the years, he has strived to improve and perfect his methods. In response to requests from his clients, we have made an attempt to put these methods down on paper in this Training Manual. However, like the continuous improvements in his training, we hope to continue to perfect and improve this book. With this in mind, we urge you to USE this book. It was not our desire to produce a nice ‘easy read’ book that would bring you some insight into horse training and then find its way to a spot on your bookshelf. No, not at all! We want to provide you with a guide that you can USE! We want you to get out your pens and pencils - write notes in the margins. Get out your hi-liters and mark the statements that are key to you and your horse’s learning experience. Read and reread this book. Apply the information. And, above all, we welcome your feedback. We not only learn from our horses or other trainers, but we can also learn from you. So, as you read this book and apply the lessons found throughout its pages, please let us know what works for you and what doesn’t. None of us should ever stop learning.
TRAINING FOUNDATIONS: Keep in mind when training your horse that your safety is most important. When performing any of the exercises throughout this manual, you must always first evaluate the process. Every horse is different. Some horses require more repetition, and some horses will have bigger problem areas than others. Do not skip around with the training. These exercises are
need to build a solid foundation first before you can teach the finer things. Making your horse solid and confident is very important. Always have a plan in mind and try to figure out how many steps you can add into the training session to make the lesson easy for your horse to understand. As you work through this system, any ‘holes’ in your horse’s training will show up as you progress. Train to correct the problems as they arise. Don’t ignore issues or try to sweep them under the mat. They must be addressed immediately and corrected before you try to advance further through the manual. Go back to the beginning and go through the lessons with your horse. It is likely that you will find one step that either you or your horse are just not performing seamlessly. Work on this step until it’s solid, and then proceed. If you are not sure how to deal with a problem or you feel as though you are not qualified to safely help your horse yourself, seek the help of a professional. Remember, staying safe is the key for both you and your horse.
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Whether you want to safely start an un-broke or perfect the horse you already have, you can do it by starting... From The Ground Up! Here you will find Kenny Harlow's proven techniques to identify and correct problem areas in your horse's training foundation. If you've always wanted a horse that will work with you as a willing partner, this step-by-step training guide is for you. Start a new relationship with your horse today... From The Ground Up!
About the Author
Kenny Harlow's unique Training With Trust methods have been proven on thousands of horses across the United States and the United Kingdom. He has done television features on "Hard Copy", "The NBC TODAY Show", "Hoofbeats", and RFD-TV. For over 15 years, he has amazed and educated horse lovers at many state and local events as well as Equitana, Horse World Expo, Equine Affaire, and others. Kenny's techniques have improved everything from backyard pleasure horses to FEI Jumpers.