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Training Tips – Arena Training

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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Assessing Ability/Postural RehabilitationArena TrainingDonkey Training | Driving | Feeding & ManagementGeneral Performance TrainingGrooming | Ground DrivingImprinting, Desensitization & Good Manners | Jumping | Leading for Postural Core Strength | Lunging for Postural Core Strength | Riding Training | Tack, Equipment & Restraints


Training Tips – Arena Training

LTR Training Tip #73: Follow the Leader
LTR Training Tip #74: Always use Good Horsemanship
LTR Training Tip #75: Hourglass Pattern Under Saddle at the Walk & Trot
LTR Training Tip #76: Canter Under Saddle in the Open Arena
LTR Training Tip #77: Simple and Flying Lead Changes
LTR Training Tip #78: Transitions
LTR Training Tip #79: Seat Leg Cues
LTR Training Tip #80: Straight Forward Under Saddle Obstacles
LTR Training Tip #81: Body Clipping for Show
LTR Training Tip #82: Good Equitation
LTR Training Tip #83: Practice Exercises for Good Equitation
LTR Training Tip #84: Riding without Stirrups and Reins
LTR Training Tip #85: Collection
LTR Training Tip #86: Long Rein vs. Loose Rein
LTR Training Tip #87: Bending and Lateral Work
LTR Training Tip #88: Supportive Cues Bending Lateral Work