Meet Callie she is a young Pinto Mare who has come to us to be Started Under Saddle. follow along with her journey.
Video Descriptions
Week 1 Part 1 (6:52) – HQ Yields and Boundary Establishment
Looking for Callie to move her hip over without pushing into my space or moving pressure at her hip means to move forward.
Week 1 Part 2 (7:58) – Backing
Asking Callie to back up out of my space when asked. Working on keeping her straight, paying attention to the direction her nose is pointing to help her back straight. Also asking her to follow a feel forward and not resist.
Week 1 Part 3 (4:03) – Focus Circles
Asking her to maintain Focus on me, not her environment. Gradually increasing her responsibilities.
Week 2 Part 1 (11:15) -Introducing the Bareback Pad
Showing the difference between tacking when tied and restricted and when giving the option to move. Making sure she is truly okay with what is happening. And not making her be okay with it.
Week 2 Part 2 (15:22) – Introducing Movement with the Bareback Pad
Asking Callie to go out and move her feet, to find relaxation with the Bareback Pad on her.
Week 3 Part 1 (12:19) – Focus With Saddle On
Working on asking Callie to Focus while moving around with the saddle on.
Week 3 Part 2 (5:49) – Bridling
Working on having Callie accept the bridle softly and willingly.
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