Over the past two decades, trick training for horses has become immensely popular; not only do a number of top horsemen and women tour the world performing in front of huge audiences, but more and more riders-both competitive and recreational-appreciate that varying a horse's work and training routine is crucial to ensuring a willing, athletic partner capable of performing their best. Groundwork and trick training specialist Sigrid Sch�pe has found both great success and reward teaching her own horses tricks, ones which ...
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Over the past two decades, trick training for horses has become immensely popular; not only do a number of top horsemen and women tour the world performing in front of huge audiences, but more and more riders-both competitive and recreational-appreciate that varying a horse's work and training routine is crucial to ensuring a willing, athletic partner capable of performing their best. Groundwork and trick training specialist Sigrid Sch�pe has found both great success and reward teaching her own horses tricks, ones which they enjoy doing as part of their regular groundwork and under-saddle schooling routines. Here she shares her techniques, ones which utilise positive, conscientious methods that are easy to follow-and a whole lot of fun! By following Sch�pe's simple step-by-step advice, paired with clear colour photographs, readers will find their horses learning over 20 of the world's most popular tricks in no time. These include: bowing, kneeling, lying down, sitting, rearing on command, performing the Spanish walk, standing on a pedestal, taking a blanket off, crossing their legs, carrying a lead rope, stacking cones, playing football, and more! This handy guide is not only sure to improve connection and partnership between horse and handler, but it's a great way to bring light-heartedness and fun to every stable.
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Add this copy of The Handy Book of Horse Tricks: Easy Training Methods to cart. $118.78, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2018 by Trafalgar Square Books.
