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Training 'Turn on Forehand' |
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We begin with the Turn on the Forehand because it is physically the easiest for the horse. A horse carries most of her weight on her forehand; therefore it is easier for her to move her hindquarters around her forequarters than it is for her to move her forehand around her rear.
You will find the Turn on the Forehand especially useful for cueing your horse to take the correct lead for the lope or canter! Begin practicing this on the ground, and practice it 15 times in each direction DAILY until the horse can do it almost perfectly. You must be very patient and allow the horse time
to understand what you are asking for. Be sure to praise the horse
for doing the exercise correctly. In the beginning, the horse will
be sloppy at this; the horse will improve a little bit with each new
practice session. |
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