Meet Grigun he is a 5 Year Old Gelding who has come to us to be Re-Started Under Saddle. He has bucked his owner off several-times and seems to react out of “no-where” so we are going to help him gain confidence with riding as well as work through his anxiety accepting pressure and determining when he is saying “I’m Fine” when he really isn’t fine.
Video Descriptions
September 2nd – Part 1 (11:04)
Focus and Respect
Working on having Grigun understand boundaries and responsibilities. Having to move out of your space, and maintain his focus.
September 10th – Part 1 (10:32)
Anxiety On The Ground
Working with Grigun to be confident on the ground in tack, and working through the exercises to prepare him for a rider, finding confidence and relaxation in each step.
September 10th – Part 2 (7:10)
Focus And Attention
Working with Grigun to find focus on his handler at a walk, and maintaining attention. Not getting distracted and tuning into other environmental pressures.
September 10th – Part 3 (14:53)
Finding Relaxation Within The Exercise
Helping Grigun find relaxation within the exercises so that he is confident before moving on to the next step.
September 12th – Part 1 (11:36)
Tacking While Shutdown
Showing the signs of tension and anxiety while tacking when tied. Grigun becomes very shut down and disconnected when tacking when tied. Is not relaxed or confident with the process.
September 12th – Part 2 (7:19)
Tacking With Relaxation
Showing the difference when tacking when Grigun has the option to express his feelings (tension and anxiety) and making sure he is relaxed with each step before moving on to the next.
October 1st – Part 1 (8:23)
Mounting Confidence – Left Side
Working with Grigun on being confident having someone on the mounting block, what to look for with signs of anxiety and nervousness.
October 1st – Part 2 (31:01)
Mounting Confidence – Right Side
Working with Grigun on being confident having someone on the mounting block, what to look for with signs of anxiety and nervousness.
October 1st – Part 3 (8:23)
Mounting Confidence – Right Side Continued
Working with Grigun on being confident having someone on the mounting block, what to look for with signs of anxiety and nervousness.
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