Sunday, July 17, 2011

Trouble with tacking up..?

Well, make sure you always tack up on the LEFT side. It's easier for the horse. But make sure you put the girth strap in the metal loop hole 2 times, then put the strap over your shoulder, turn around, squat, and stand up as high as you can. The horse may be poking its stomach out, so make sure to poke the stomach with your fingers before you tighten the girth. But after you tighten it, make sure to tie it.. For the bridle.. put your forearm over the horses neck, push down, hold the top of the bridle over the head, squeeze the chin or put your finger in the BACK of the mouth where there is no teeth, and the horses mouth will open because of the pressure.. hoof picking is easy.. stand facing the back of the horse, pinch, then slide your finger down the horses tendon, and the foot will pick up, straddle to leg, and pick the hoof. Canter transitions... make sure to sit up very straight.. throw your feet out and up, (with the stirrups) hope this helps.

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