101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse and Handler by Cherry Hill (2012, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101612120520
ISBN-139781612120522
eBay Product ID (ePID)110922651

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Book Title101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse and Handler
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Equestrian, Horses
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Sports & Recreation, Technology & Engineering
AuthorCherry Hill
Book SeriesRead and Ride Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight24.9 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-000979
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal636.1
Table Of ContentIntroduction Key to Diagrams Part 1: Laying the Groundwork Part 2: Hands On: Catch and Touch 1. Approaching to Catch 2. Haltering 3. Unhaltering and Turning Loose 4. Touching All Over 5. Handling the Head 6. Handling Hot Spots Part 3: Learning to Yield 7. Yielding to Poll Pressure - One Step 8. Yielding to Poll Pressure - Reel In 9. Yielding to Poll Pressure - Head Down 10. Turn on the Forehand 11. Leading at the Walk 12. Position and Personal Space 13. Teaching "Whoa" 14. Arcing Turn 15. Lateral Bend 16. Picking Up Feet 17. In-Hand Pattern Introduction to Free Longeing 18. Moving Forward 19. Slowing Down 20. Whoa 21. Listen 22. Inside Turn 23. Trot-Lope Transitions 24. Free-Longe Pattern 25. Whoa and Stand 26. Counter Double 27. Backing Up 28. Sending by Halter Pressure 29. Sending by Driving 30. Change of Bend 31. Working against a Rail 32. Guide-Line Pattern Basic Ground Manners 33. Feeding Manners 34. Standing Still 35. Moving and Positioning 36. Picking Up Foot with Rope 37. Farrier Positions Part 4: Sacking Out 38. Rope Solo 39. Rope Duo 40. Rope Flip over Head 41. Touching with Whip 42. Flapping Blanket 43. Full Body Contact 44. Person in Blind Spots 45. Person Above 46. Rustling Objects 47. Spray Bottles 48. Hosing Off 49. Sudden Movement 50. Saddling 51. Saddle Sensations 52. Bridling 53. Unbridling 54. Responding to Bit Pressure 55. Leading with Bridle Reins 56. Counter Double with Bit 57. Driving Lines Setup 58. Unusual Occurrences 59. Clipping and Vacuuming 60. Learning about Vehicles More In-Hand Work 61. Turn on the Hindquarters 62. Sidepass 63. Leading at the Trot Part 5: Line Longeing and Driving Introduction to Line Longeing 64. Correct Longe Position 65. Balanced Trot 66. Forward, Downward Transitions 67. Stop Straight and Move into Contact 68. Turn on the Longe 69. Walk-to-Lope Transition 70. Working in Side Reins 71. Longe Pattern Introduction to Ground Driving 72. Plow-Driving Walk 73. Halt and Stand 74. Change of Bend 75. Side Driving 76. Figure Eight 77. Backing Up 78. Serpentine 79. Driving Pattern 80. Narrow Passage and Low Ceiling 81. Opening and Closing Gates 82. Crossing Ditches and Water 83. Visual Challenges 84. Leading over Odd Footing 85. Following 86. Dragging Objects 87. Carrying Objects 88. Sending over Obstacles 89. Backing through Obstacles 90. In-Hand Obstacle Course Putting It All Together 91. Ground Tie 92. Come to the Rail 93. Accepting Challenges 94. Soft Jump 95. Ponying 96. Trailer Lead and Tie 97. Trailer Loading 98. Guide-Line Obstacle Course 99. Weaving Cones 100. Ground Poles 101. Driving Obstacle Course Index
SynopsisThis comprehensive series of exercises covers every aspect of ground training, from haltering to driving, turning to transitions, and backing to body languages., Ground training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider., Cherry Hill's comprehensive collection of 101 ground-training exercises gives you a strong foundation of both in-hand and guide-line skills to work on with your horses. Internationally known instructor and trainer Cherry Hill leads you and your horse through catching, yielding, turning, sacking out, backing, longeing, long lining, doing obstacle work, and much more. Every exercise is fully illustrated and described in easy-to-follow, step-by-step language that you can refer to during your ground training work -- simply hang the book in the barn or on a fence post, and you're ready to go! The exercises include clear goals, variations, common problems to watch out for, and lesson reviews.
LC Classification NumberSF287

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  • Great book to start horse training with!

    I needed a refresher since I have not trained a horse in over 13 yrs. I'm a little rusty on my footing and getting the horse to understand what I'm asking....

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  • 101 Ground Training Exercises 2012 Cherry Hill horse & handler training

    Nice book for beginner horse training. It has some pretty good ideas for getting your horse more responsive in a gentile manner. Step by step instructions and with the reason it should work.

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    I wasn't expecting the exercises to have illustrations, that is awesome!

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