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
Training Tips in Order
LTR Training Tip #106: Stadium Jumping
LTR Training Tip #107: Jumping Coursework Directives
LTR Training Tip #108: Cross Country Jumping
LTR Training Tip #109: Driving Versus Riding
LTR Training Tip #110: Fitting the Harness
LTR Training Tip #111: Driving Bits
LTR Training Tip #112: Verbal Commands for Driving
LTR Training Tip #113: Carts and Carriages
LTR Training Tip #114: Pre Hitch Training
LTR Training Tip #115: Pulling A Drag
LTR Training Tip #116: Pre Hitch Training a Team
LTR Training Tip #117: Hitching to the Vehicle
LTR Training Tip #118: Reinsmanship
LTR Training Tip #119: Pleasure Driving
LTR Training Tip #120: Combined Driving
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LTR Training Tip #106: Stadium Jumping
Stadium jumping is the terminology used in Combined Training for jumping a course of a designated number of jumps in a contained area.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #106 - Stadium Jumping.
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LTR Training Tip #107: Jumping Coursework Directives
In order to know how you will need to approach jumping in any situation, certain rule do apply.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #107 - Jumping Coursework Directives.
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LTR Training Tip #108: Cross Country Jumping
Cross Country jumping is not a race. You will need to learn how to control your equine and rate his speed so that he clears all fences over a roughly 3-mile course and over 20 jumps to come over the finish line at the optimum time for his level.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #108 - Cross Country Jumping.
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LTR Training Tip #109: Driving Versus Riding
Riding can be dangerous, but driving is even more dangerous if an animal hitched to a vehicle is spooked. It is important to be patient and take training slowly and thoroughly.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #109 - Driving Versus Riding.
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LTR Training Tip #110: Fitting the Harness
A harness that does not fit will not pull efficiently and can cause distress to your equine, so make sure your harness fits!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #110 - Fitting the Harness.
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LTR Training Tip #111: Driving Bits
Know the action on the different driving bits so you are able to select the bit that is most suitable for your driving prospect.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #111 - Driving Bits.
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LTR Training Tip #112: Verbal Commands for Driving
Verbal commands are every bit as important to communication with your equine as your drive lines.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #112 - Verbal Commands for Driving.
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LTR Training Tip #113: Carts and Carriages
When selecting a vehicle for your equine, be sure it is suitable for his stature and ability to pull.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #113 - Carts and Carriages.
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LTR Training Tip #114: Pre Hitch Training
If you want to avoid an accident, it is important to prepare your equine properly before you ever hitch him to the vehicle.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #114 - Pre Hitch Training.
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LTR Training Tip #115: Pulling A Drag
It is helpful to your equine to learn how to pull weight behind him before he is actually hitched to the vehicle.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #115 - Pulling A Drag.
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LTR Training Tip #116: Pre Hitch Training a Team
After driving single, when driving a team, it is helpful for your equine to be ground driven with his teammate(s) before being hitched to a vehicle or wagon.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #116 - Pre Hitch Training a Team.
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LTR Training Tip #117: Hitching to the Vehicle
When harnessing your equine to the vehicle, know all the straps, what they do, where they go and the tension that is needed.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #117 - Hitching to the Vehicle.
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LTR Training Tip #118: Reinsmanship
Whether driving with the Achenbach method of one-handed driving, or using general Reinsmanship with two hands, practice makes perfect. So make sure you get plenty of practice before heading down a road or going to a show.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #118 - Reinsmanship.
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LTR Training Tip #119: Pleasure Driving
Pleasure driving has many applications both on the road and in the show ring, but it should always be fun!
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #119 - Pleasure Driving.
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LTR Training Tip #120: Combined Driving
Combined Driving is similar to Combined Training in that there are three elements that will be scored: Driven Dressage, a cones course in a confined space and the cross country ‘hazards’ course.
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This Detailed Description covers information discussed in Training Tip #120 - Combined Driving.
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