CHAPTER 1: THE IMPATIENT HORSE WHICH IS HARD TO MOUNT AND HITCH
FROM EASY HORSE
CHAPTER 2: THE SCARED AND SPOOKY HORSE
FROM EASY HORSE
At weaning. The two year old. The follow up. Shying.
FROM SMART HORSE
Spooking – its causes and remedy. Spooking – an overlooked jewel in solving the problem.
CHAPTER 3: HEAD SHY
FROM EASY HORSE
Head shy
CHAPTER 4: TEN COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JUMPERS
FROM SMART HORSE
First problem: Horse refuses to jump, jumps hesitantly, or stops before the fence.
Problem 2: The horse hesitates or slows down as it approaches the fence.
Problem 3: Rushing towards and over the jump.
Problem 4: The horse runs away after the jump.
Problem 5: Over excited and over fresh.
Problem 6: The horse leans on the bit, resists the aids and rushes the fence.
Problem 7: The horse approaches the fence in a crooked line.
Problem 8: The horse jumps from a corner instead of straight through the middle of the fence.
Problem 9: The horse is tensed up and is hollowing over the jump.
Problem 10: The horse is careless and constantly hits the poles.
CHAPTER 5: OVER EXCITED HORSE WHICH PUSHES FOR HOME
FROM SMART HORSE
ENDURANCE SECTION CHAPTERS 2 AND 3
Procedure for Single Rein Stop (SRS). Advantages of disengaging the hindquarters. Slow hands. Backing.
FROM HAPPY HORSE
What to do with a horse which pushes for home and gets out of control.
CHAPTER 6: BALKING
The green horse. The spoilt horse. Under saddle.
CHAPTER 7: A GENERAL CURE FOR NOT STANDING STILL WHEN MOUNTED, DIFFICULT TO BRIDLE, BITING, KICKING AND STRIKING
CHAPTER 8: INDISPENSABLE TECHNIQUES IN GREEN HORSE TRAINING
FROM HAPPY HORSE
Moving and positioning the horse. Positioning and being led. Lunging prior to riding. Rubbing of poll and nose to flex neck. Picking up feet. Getting the horse to follow you. Effective blindfolding, the ultimate cure for nervousness, insecurity, disrespect and aggression. Partial blocking of vision for a horse which doesn’t trust you behind it. Whip training to build confidence and calm a horse down. Getting rid of kicking and fear of humans right behind it. Easy mounting for a horse which moves around. The remedy for a horse which is difficult to bridle, bites, kicks and strikes. Technique to familiarize horse with image of person mounting, image of human in the saddle etc.. Very effective, easy technique for desensitizing. Effective technique for teaching flexion. Another technique for teaching flexion. Teaching a horse to go through a gate. Desensitizing. Group calming. Spraying with water after a workout – a very easy, effective way of desensitizing. The breaking point. Stress level and body language. The fastest, easiest, safest and most effective way of preparing a green horse for the first ride. Solution for a horse which won’t leave the herd or stable, because of being herd bound. A horse which is irritated and “looks for a fight”. A green (or old) horse which doesn’t want to move. Curing a horse which bites.
CHAPTER 9: REARING
The impatient horse which doesn’t want to stand or slow down. The horse which refuses to leave the yard or herd, or refuses to work.