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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 31 to Day 62 of Steele’s life – his second month.
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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 31 (14:48)
Reviewing Exercises, Dewormer, Massager, Trouble Shooting when distracted by friends and paddock mates and not their dam).
Day 32 (25:05)
Leading Exercises, HQ Yields, Lowering Head.
Day 33 (12:31)
Obstacle Work (Ground Poles and Pylons). Working on his confidence with Obstacles, and making sure he respect the Boundaries (not drifting in or out for his turns).
Day 34 (12:18)
Obstacle Work with Plywood (prep for bridge crossing).
Day 35 (14:03)
Obstacle Work with Tarp (confidence with walking over objects).
Day 36 (17:46)
Obstacle Work with the Bridge (how to gain confidence with stepping forward onto a raised obstacle).
Day 37 (12:34)
Obstacle Work with the Bridge (getting more confidence and consistency).
Day 38 (15:37)
HQ Yields (Driving Pressure). Introducing the Stick to get the HQ Yields from a distance.
Day 39 (19:58)
Advancing the HQ Yields with the Stick.
Day 40 (11:18)
Tying to the wall. Getting them confident on the wall, helping them find relaxation on the wall.
Day 41 (16:02)
HQ Yields with Stick. Advancing but asking for Correct Movement, Quicker Response off Less Pressure.
Day 42 (9:23)
Hoof Trimming and Dewormer.
Day 43 (11:02)
Backing with the Stick. Getting him to move away form the Driving Pressure.
Day 44 (16:47)
Lateral Flexion and Vertical Flexion.
Day 45 (12:31)
Backing Between Poles (to help with Body Awareness and Straightness).
Day 46 (12:23)
Introducing Figure Eights. Balancing Drive and Draw. Using your Body and Stick to Block and Guide.
Day 47 (8:07)
Introducing the Weave. Balancing Drive and Draw. Having them Respect Boundaries. Follow a Feel.
Day 48 (10:25)
Introducing Circles (Drive). Using Pylons to set up a Boundary. Having them respect the new Boundary, and working on Responsibilities within the Circle.
Day 49 (10:54)
Advancing Circles (Drive). Increasing Circle Size. Adding in Whoa Cue.
Day 50 (14:10)
Advancing Circles (Drive). Changes of Direction using Pylons.
BONUS Video: Fly Spraying.
Day 51 (12:35)
Advancing Circles (Drive). Larger Size Circles. Troubleshooting more whoa than go. Changes of Direction. Whoa Cue.
Day 52 (11:34)
Advancing Circles (Drive). Larger Size Circles. Advancing Changes of Direction.
Day 53 (12:29)
Advancing Circles (Drive). Larger Circles – using a longer stick now, moving my feet less, and his more). Adding more Energy to help them with the Changes of Direction. Whoa Cue.
Day 54 (12:19)
Advancing Circles – using smaller Pylons (less obvious of a visual barrier or guide).
Day 55 (10:56)
Advancing Circles – discuss the importance of changing one thing at a time (moved the location of the circles which can present its own challenges).
Day 56 (12:19)
Advancing The Circles. More responsibilities and higher expectations.
Day 57 (11:01)
Advancing The Circles. More responsibilities and higher expectations. Being mindful of the heat.
Day 58 (10:08)
Advancing The Circles. Working on his Responsiveness, and Softness.
Day 59 (11:32)
Advancing the Circles. Continuing to work on his Responsiveness and Softness.
Day 60 (12:14)
Advancing the Circles. Continuing to work on his Responsiveness and Softness. Working on Focus and confidence away form other horses.
Day 61 (11:29)
Advancing the Circles. Continuing to work on his Responsiveness and Softness.
Day 62 (12:00)
Review of the past month by doing a mini obstacle course.