In response to letters and emails from people with training and behavior questions about their equines, Meredith has created a series of short training tip videos to help address some of these common issues. Be sure to check out the Detailed Descriptions if you’d like the printable guide that goes along with each video.
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Featured Training Tip
Teaching Your Equine to Spin
Training Tips in Order
LTR Training Tip #15: Grooming Basics
LTR Training Tip #16: Great-Looking Manes and Tails
LTR Training Tip #17: Bathing and the Hose
LTR Training Tip #18: Getting Down with Minis
LTR Training Tip #19: Turning Fear Into Curiosity
LTR Training Tip #20: Going Slowly
LTR Training Tip #21: Assessing Your Equine
LTR Training Tip #22: Gate Training
LTR Training Tip #23: Halter Types
LTR Training Tip #24: Lead Ropes and Shanks
LTR Training Tip #25: Leading Correctly
LTR Training Tip #26: The Quick Twist
LTR Training Tip #27: The Face Tie
LTR Training Tip #28: How to Square Up
LTR Training Tip #29: Walking Straight Lines
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LTR Training Tip #15: Grooming Basics
Keeping your animal well groomed is an essential component of equine care. Meredith shares some tips on the basics.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #15 - Grooming Basics.
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LTR Training Tip #16: Great-Looking Manes and Tails
Meredith shares her secrets to getting beautiful manes and tails on your equines—including mules!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #16 - Great-Looking Manes and Tails.
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LTR Training Tip #17: Bathing and the Hose
Bathing can be a challenging endeavor for equines that are afraid of water or the hose. Meredith explains how to teach your equines to enjoy bath time.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #17 - Bathing and the Hose.
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LTR Training Tip #18: Getting Down with Minis
Training miniature equines is similar to their larger brethren, but often requires special approaches to make them comfortable. Find out how to best work with your mini in “Getting Down with Minis.”
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #18 - Getting Down with Minis.
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LTR Training Tip #19: Turning Fear Into Curiosity
Leading training on the obstacle course is your equine’s initial exposure to real fear. Meredith explains how to turn that initial fear into a curiosity that will positively guide your equine’s future interactions with the world!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #19 - Turning Fear Into Curiosity.
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LTR Training Tip #20: Going Slowly
When training any equine at any stage, going slowly and being clear and consistent in your approach is a more rewarding—and much safer—way to train for both you and your equine.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #20 - Going Slowly.
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LTR Training Tip #21: Assessing Your Equine
Determining your animal's athletic ability is a useful guide in the training of your equine. Here, Meredith breaks it down into both a physical and mental assessment.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #21 - Assessing Your Equine.
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LTR Training Tip #22: Gate Training
Including good manners and routine practices while teaching gate training makes your job—and your equine’s—a lot easier, now and far into the future.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #22 - Gate Training.
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LTR Training Tip #23: Halter Types
No matter what kind of equine you have, the halter is one of your most basic—and most important tools.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #23 - Halter Types.
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LTR Training Tip #24: Lead Ropes and Shanks
All equines, including jacks and stallions, must be trained to lead with a lead rope and nylon halter before you attempt any further training. Learn more about the use of lead ropes and shanks in this training tip.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #24 - Lead Ropes and Shanks.
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LTR Training Tip #25: Leading Correctly
The key to leading your equine correctly is consistency—learn how to use leading cues correctly and consistently in this training tip.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #25 - Leading Correctly.
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LTR Training Tip #26: The Quick Twist
If you need some extra leverage with your equine during initial leading training, try using the "Quick Twist." Meredith explains how to set it up, and when to use it in this Training Tip.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #26 - The Quick Twist.
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LTR Training Tip #27: The Face Tie
Learn how to properly use the “face tie” restraint for your mule or donkey. This is a humane alternative to twitches, stocks and hobbles. This tie should NEVER be used with horses.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #27 - The Face Tie.
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LTR Training Tip #28: How to Square Up
There are many advantages to having an equine that can square up at the halt, because that means he is putting equal weight over all four feet for ideal balance and good posture.
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LTR Training Tip #29: Walking Straight Lines
In order for your equine’s body to be properly balanced, it’s important to fine-tune all movements and make them as steady, balanced, and coordinated as possible.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #29 - Walking Straight Lines.
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