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Added on February 07, 2020 -- Length 1:26:08

Following Under Pressure - Part 1

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Horses experience three types of pressure: herd, predator and physical. And just like us, each individual horse can only handle a certain amount of pressure. When that pressure is exceeded, a horse will respond instinctively by freezing, fleeing or fighting. In this three part series, Scott explains - with demonstration videos - how you can teach your horse to defer to your leadership under pressure. Imagine being on a trail ride and a deer pops out in front of you. Instead of spooking, your horse looks to you for guidance. We'll also explore how to rid yourself of all undesired behaviour, like pulling! Discover how this style of horse training is exponentially more effective, and ultimately safer, than bombproofing or desensitizing. Clinic Focal Points - What pressure is and how a prey animal instinctively responds to it - Teaching a horse a new way of handling pressure: following your lead - Taking this training to the real world: from trail riding to anything scary!

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Following Under Pressure - Part 1

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February 07, 2020 -- Length 1:26:08

Horses experience three types of pressure: herd, predator and physical. And just like us, each individual horse can only handle a certain amount of pressure. When that pressure is exceeded, a horse will respond instinctively by freezing, fleeing or fighting. In this three part series, Scott explains - with demonstration videos - how you can teach your horse to defer to your leadership under pressure. Imagine being on a trail ride and a deer pops out in front of you. Instead of spooking, your horse looks to you for guidance. We'll also explore how to rid yourself of all undesired behaviour, like pulling! Discover how this style of horse training is exponentially more effective, and ultimately safer, than bombproofing or desensitizing. Clinic Focal Points - What pressure is and how a prey animal instinctively responds to it - Teaching a horse a new way of handling pressure: following your lead - Taking this training to the real world: from trail riding to anything scary!

Added on February 08, 2020 -- Length 0:19:04

Pressure and Saddling

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An overview and thoughts on saddling as Scott demonstrates with his wildie, Zeus.

Pressure and Saddling

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February 08, 2020 -- Length 0:19:04

An overview and thoughts on saddling as Scott demonstrates with his wildie, Zeus.

Added on February 12, 2020 -- Length 1:31:22

Following Under Pressure - Part 2

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Following Under Pressure - Part 2

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February 12, 2020 -- Length 1:31:22

Added on February 19, 2020 -- Length 2:05:54

Following Under Pressure - Part 3

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Following Under Pressure - Part 3

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February 19, 2020 -- Length 2:05:54

Added on February 26, 2020 -- Length 1:26:56

Following Under Pressure - Part 4

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In the last webinar of the Following Under Pressure series we tie everything together, taking what we've built into practical use. Make sure to watch Parts 1-3 first.

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Following Under Pressure - Part 4

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February 26, 2020 -- Length 1:26:56

In the last webinar of the Following Under Pressure series we tie everything together, taking what we've built into practical use. Make sure to watch Parts 1-3 first.

Added on April 15, 2020 -- Length 1:49:27

Success on the Obstacle Course - Part 3

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Obstacle Course events are very popular these days. Obstacles are great at exposing your horse's anxieties and your leadership agreement with your horse. Sometimes this can be frustrating! Discover the two reasons a horse will struggle with an obstacle, something scary or something new. Find out the easy way to help your horse without ever having to pull, kick or use excess pressure. In this three part series, Scott will show you how obstacles are a fantastic way for building a horse's trust in you, and having them believe in your leadership to an unbelievable extent. Clinic Focal Points: - Why a horse struggles with certain obstacles and how to handle it - Build trust in your horse so that he or she will try anything at all for you - How to excel in any obstacle course or trail class event

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Success on the Obstacle Course - Part 3

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April 15, 2020 -- Length 1:49:27

Obstacle Course events are very popular these days. Obstacles are great at exposing your horse's anxieties and your leadership agreement with your horse. Sometimes this can be frustrating! Discover the two reasons a horse will struggle with an obstacle, something scary or something new. Find out the easy way to help your horse without ever having to pull, kick or use excess pressure. In this three part series, Scott will show you how obstacles are a fantastic way for building a horse's trust in you, and having them believe in your leadership to an unbelievable extent. Clinic Focal Points: - Why a horse struggles with certain obstacles and how to handle it - Build trust in your horse so that he or she will try anything at all for you - How to excel in any obstacle course or trail class event

Added on April 22, 2020 -- Length 1:24:23

Success on the Obstacle Course - Part 4

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In the final part of this series we review a participants video, touch on trailer loading and herdbound horses and more.

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Success on the Obstacle Course - Part 4

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April 22, 2020 -- Length 1:24:23

In the final part of this series we review a participants video, touch on trailer loading and herdbound horses and more.

Added on September 02, 2020 -- Length 1:24:06

Riding "Spooky" - Anxious Horses

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Riding a horse during a spook can be an interesting event. Horses spook for the same reasons we do. They, like us, can jump when surprised. Some will subsequently run and some will freeze. In any event, these incidents can take us completely off guard. We can loose our balance, come off or be taken for a ride. Clearly the first step is proactive: showing the horse how to Follow you Under Pressure - you'll have learned some techniques in our clinics and the video series on our website. But it can still happen. What do you do when it does? Let's look at what's happening during a spook, and how you can train yourself to handle one, in a positive way - for both you and your horse.

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Riding "Spooky" - Anxious Horses

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September 02, 2020 -- Length 1:24:06

Riding a horse during a spook can be an interesting event. Horses spook for the same reasons we do. They, like us, can jump when surprised. Some will subsequently run and some will freeze. In any event, these incidents can take us completely off guard. We can loose our balance, come off or be taken for a ride. Clearly the first step is proactive: showing the horse how to Follow you Under Pressure - you'll have learned some techniques in our clinics and the video series on our website. But it can still happen. What do you do when it does? Let's look at what's happening during a spook, and how you can train yourself to handle one, in a positive way - for both you and your horse.

Added on January 13, 2021 -- Length 1:50:05

4 Different Horses, 4 Different Progressions - Part I

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Follow Scott as he digs into various training scenarios with his own horses. If you've been following our webinars, you'll have heard me explain the concept of progressions. Progressions are related paths of exercises that we use to train horses in our style of horsemanship. Horse training should be anything but linear. Instead, what we do is closer to chipping away at a block of wood to make a sculpture. We might work on one side, then another part of it, and as the carving emerges, the parts that we need to work on are revealed. We end up with a beautiful carving. Working with a horse is much the same. As we dig into some facets of their training, our relationship and their athleticism, we begin to see the horse as a unique individual that has specific needs. It's our job as horsepeople to meet those needs. In this series, we're going to take a look at 4 different horses. Namely, Chip, Ditch, Zeus and Bailey. I'll start working with each one of them, discover what they need and work to provide it as we progress in their training. All our training will be filmed, and you'll have the benefit of step by step explanations and the theory behind everything I'm doing. This is going to be a big project, but awesome for our members! (and of course, awesome for the horses!)

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4 Different Horses, 4 Different Progressions - Part I

progressions pressure leadership following

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January 13, 2021 -- Length 1:50:05

Follow Scott as he digs into various training scenarios with his own horses. If you've been following our webinars, you'll have heard me explain the concept of progressions. Progressions are related paths of exercises that we use to train horses in our style of horsemanship. Horse training should be anything but linear. Instead, what we do is closer to chipping away at a block of wood to make a sculpture. We might work on one side, then another part of it, and as the carving emerges, the parts that we need to work on are revealed. We end up with a beautiful carving. Working with a horse is much the same. As we dig into some facets of their training, our relationship and their athleticism, we begin to see the horse as a unique individual that has specific needs. It's our job as horsepeople to meet those needs. In this series, we're going to take a look at 4 different horses. Namely, Chip, Ditch, Zeus and Bailey. I'll start working with each one of them, discover what they need and work to provide it as we progress in their training. All our training will be filmed, and you'll have the benefit of step by step explanations and the theory behind everything I'm doing. This is going to be a big project, but awesome for our members! (and of course, awesome for the horses!)

Added on November 25, 2021 -- Length 1:15:14

Moving INTO Pressure

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We all know a horse can move AWAY from pressure. You likely also know that we can teach a horse not to move under pressure. What is fundamentally more practical than that: In our style of horsemanship we show horses that they can follow us under pressure. We show them how to release tension and relax when pressure presents itself. But what about asking a horse to move INTO a pressure? When would that be beneficial? There are many cases, from riding toward something the horse might be anxious about, to standing at a mounting block. Join us as we work through some exercises to have your horse not only cool with pressure, but confident to move into it.

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Moving INTO Pressure

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November 25, 2021 -- Length 1:15:14

We all know a horse can move AWAY from pressure. You likely also know that we can teach a horse not to move under pressure. What is fundamentally more practical than that: In our style of horsemanship we show horses that they can follow us under pressure. We show them how to release tension and relax when pressure presents itself. But what about asking a horse to move INTO a pressure? When would that be beneficial? There are many cases, from riding toward something the horse might be anxious about, to standing at a mounting block. Join us as we work through some exercises to have your horse not only cool with pressure, but confident to move into it.