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I also think ring work helps them get their minds on you too."Out there" 
they are more attuned to what is 'out there". In the ring they learn to 
listen and know you and your cues better. They also get your  cues 
'ingrained' or 'overlearned' so they are automatic and more likey to obey in 
a stressful situation. It really helps with Rascal and now Honey. The 
suppleness training  is really helping Rascal in rehab.The caveletti and 
circles and backing and rocking back is helping his rear end,I am glad we 
played around with this. I had some dressage lessons a d have 'Backyard 
Dressage' by Savoire and it give good exercises.     Missing those trees 
with a slight rein touch or leg yield is really nice. I only do some basic 
stuff, and use my books, or a tape or watch to learn more.  Clinics someday 
would be nice too.



> From: Vicki Austin <kingston04281@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [RC]   training new horse
> Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 03:01:17 -0800 (PST)
>
> Actually,  dressage training (in a ring) is very
> valuable for a distance horse. It teaches supple ness
> (muscles stay limber)--- disapline (how to rate
> himself somwhat)--- obediance (how to listen to
> rider)--- how to stretch (for warm up and cool down)
> --- how to bend (valuable for those close knee knocker
> trees)--- how to relax (good on the way and at vet
> checks)--- and a lot of horses love the mental
> challange of it.  Also cones,cavalletti and even low
> level jumping teaches agility and handyness.  It is
> very helpful to have an instructor if you are not
> familiar with dressage / jumping and all levels up to
> third are compatable with long distance.   Teaches
> them so much and keeps things interesting.  Once you
> are familiar with dressage you can do your suppling
> excersises in any field and lateral work on any trail.
> You can do all of this in any saddle and bridle as
> most of the work comes from the seat ,legs, and
> balance.  I work my horse in my sport saddle and
> hackamore.  If I show or event THEN I use the
> appropriate tack for that class / show / event.
> Vicki and King
>
>
> --- Carol Stiles <cstiles@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Dear Deb, It's been my experience with every horse
> > I've had to send them off to someone crazier than I
> > for the first month and then bring them home for the
> > real training. Don't waste your time in an arena
> > unless you want an arena horse. Get them out on the
> > trails and start working them. If you send a horse
> > off to the trainer in Sept., get him back by Oct.
> > and spend the winter riding him several times a week
> > , by spring you should be ready for a slow 25. I
> > remember the first 25 I took my horse to, the vet
> > looked at me like I was crazy and said," Why are you
> > wasting you time doing a 25, this horse should be
> > doing a 50." I knew  physically he probably could
> > have done a 50 but mentally he was too hyper and
> > needed some training rides. It took several years of
> > fighting him trying to make him go slow but this
> > year I think we finally achieved it. Good Luck,
> > Carol.
>
>
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