Teaching the horse to draw the haunches can be tricky. You are correct about the ques for tricks. You can pick whatever que you want to ask your horse to do tricks, the important thing is that you give a clear practical example of what that que means when teaching the trick. However, when asking the horse to bring their haunches to you it makes most sense to keep the whip high and pointed at the haunches so 1) they know what part of their body you are wanting and 2) you can use the whip on top of the croup to add a little physical pressure if you need more movement from the haunches. It is important to teach your horse that when the whip is low that they move away and when the whip is high to come towards you. One thing I always tell my students when working on any lateral work, if you need more angle to slow the shoulders and quicken the hind end. So, If you are having trouble getting your horse to move their haunches towards you try pushing their head a little more away from you and slow down the front end at the same time that you tap the whip on the croup to keep the hind end moving. The haunches will have no other place to go. Remember, don't be greedy. Once you get a step or two, walk away and try again after a quick walk break. Good luck, and thank you so much for watching.
I am really enjoying your examples! I know how. to do zero of these moves that you demonstrate. And shown from the ground makes them doable at any time/stage. What I found interesting, though, was your use of the whip to draw the rear towards you. Ok I considered that, tried it, and found/hoped that any cue could be taught to do any number of things. Guess maybe I should go back to an earlier class??!
The comment I made above was meant to be a reply to your comment. Sorry it took me so long to notice this. I hope you saw the above comment and it was helpful to you.
I really enjoy in your video series how you are showing examples of what unforeseen things that sometimes happen doing ground work. It’s helpful for me to see what to do when horses are distracted , how to react and how to get them calm, focused and engaged again. It’s there a brand of rope halter that you would recommend?
There mare in this video does that as well even when heading back to the barn after a training session. I guess she just likes to take time to soak it all in.
Rope halters tend to give you a little more leverage than a traditional halter which makes it a little easier if you are dealing with a horse who tends to be evasive. If your horse is doing well without it then that is great.
Rope halters make such a difference!
So professionally done, Susan!
Teaching the horse to draw the haunches can be tricky. You are correct about the ques for tricks. You can pick whatever que you want to ask your horse to do tricks, the important thing is that you give a clear practical example of what that que means when teaching the trick. However, when asking the horse to bring their haunches to you it makes most sense to keep the whip high and pointed at the haunches so 1) they know what part of their body you are wanting and 2) you can use the whip on top of the croup to add a little physical pressure if you need more movement from the haunches. It is important to teach your horse that when the whip is low that they move away and when the whip is high to come towards you. One thing I always tell my students when working on any lateral work, if you need more angle to slow the shoulders and quicken the hind end. So, If you are having trouble getting your horse to move their haunches towards you try pushing their head a little more away from you and slow down the front end at the same time that you tap the whip on the croup to keep the hind end moving. The haunches will have no other place to go. Remember, don't be greedy. Once you get a step or two, walk away and try again after a quick walk break. Good luck, and thank you so much for watching.
Thanks! Just the information I got confused what video I was on so it seemed a little misplaced. Glad you figured it out!
I am really enjoying your examples! I know how. to do zero of these moves that you demonstrate. And shown from the ground makes them doable at any time/stage. What I found interesting, though, was your use of the whip to draw the rear towards you. Ok I considered that, tried it, and found/hoped that any cue could be taught to do any number of things. Guess maybe I should go back to an earlier class??!
The comment I made above was meant to be a reply to your comment. Sorry it took me so long to notice this. I hope you saw the above comment and it was helpful to you.
I really enjoy in your video series how you are showing examples of what unforeseen things that sometimes happen doing ground work.
It’s helpful for me to see what to do when horses are distracted , how to react and how to get them calm, focused and engaged again.
It’s there a brand of rope halter that you would recommend?
Working this technique with my mini mare who likes to put on the e brake when walking
There mare in this video does that as well even when heading back to the barn after a training session. I guess she just likes to take time to soak it all in.
I haven’t tried a rope halter. Do they really make a big difference? I do ALOT of ground and liverty work
Rope halters tend to give you a little more leverage than a traditional halter which makes it a little easier if you are dealing with a horse who tends to be evasive. If your horse is doing well without it then that is great.