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Welcome to the Foal Handling Series where we are going to follow Steele, an AQHA/APHA Stud Colt that was born at Meadow Brook Stables, Alton, Nova Scotia though his daily training sessions.
Here you will find Videos from Day 215 to Day 244 of Steele’s life – his eighth month.
Disclaimer/Release of Liability:
Use of the information contained in the videos on this website is at your own risk. Horses, horse activities and horse training can be extremely dangerous. Working with horses is an inherently dangerous practice and horses are incredibly unpredictable animals. Persons attempting to follow any suggestion from Kaila Watters, Meadow Brook Stables, Tru Horsemanship or any of our associates, in hand or ridden, will do so at their own risk and assume full responsibility for themselves, their horses, and any others in the vicinity. If you are not comfortable with any of the exercises, demonstrations, advice, or activities contained on this Website, then do not attempt it. The training in these videos assume that you are attending to the well being of your horse and have checked out any possible underlying medical problems.
Video Descriptions
Day 216 (7:54)
In Hand Trail Prep. Working on Transitions, Stopping, Squaring.
Day 217 (10:39)
Showmanship Prep. Working on Pivots, having him stay soft and smooth through the exercise, and putting in more effort.
Day 218 (7:56)
Showmanship & In Hand Trail Prep. Working on Transitions, Stopping, Squaring, Traveling With Head Down, Back Up.
Day 219 (4:07)
In Hand Trail Prep. Working on a Cloverleaf pattern over poles, having him be aware of his feet and his striding.
Day 220 (8:49)
Showmanship & In Hand Trail Prep. Working on Transitions, Stopping, Squaring, Committing To the Jog In Hand, Being Willing About Picking Up The Jog.
Day 223 (5:57)
In Hand Trail Prep. Different Obstacles and Pole Work.
Day 224 (7:22)
In Hand Trail Prep. Different Obstacles and Pole Work.
Day 225 (8:54)
In Hand Trail Prep. Different Obstacles and Pole Work. Pylons, Poles, Back Up.
Day 226 (3:29)
In Hand Trail Prep. Different Obstacles and Pole Work. Pylons, Poles, Pedestal, Bridge, Square, Pinwheel.
Day 227 (6:11)
Review of some exercises.
Day 230 (3:52)
Massager while laying down.
Day 231 (10:12)
Lateral Flexion – Steele had a hard time with giving on the right side without moving his hip – so we work though that.
Day 232 (8:36)
Lateral Flexion – A Review on yesterdays session and about the importance of getting their body to yield to you but also having their mind focus on you and the task and nothing “away” from you.
Day 233 (5:21)
Desensitization with plastic sheet on end of lunge whip.
Day 234 (5:26)
Desensitization with plastic sheet on end of lunge whip.
Day 237 (8:26)
Desensitization with plastic sheet on end of lunge whip while jumping on a trampoline.
Day 241 (4:32)
Steele’s first Massage Appointment with Christa.