November 9 2022 LTR Training Tip #75: Hourglass Pattern Under Saddle at the Walk & Trot Kyle Davidson Uncategorized Hourglass pattern, lucky three ranch, Meredith Hodges, Training Tips, Trot, Walk 0 The Hourglass Pattern helps your equine to build good postural balance and core strength with symmetrical muscle development. See more Training Tips
June 16 2018 Wrangler’s Donkey Diary: Second Lesson Day Kyle Davidson Donkey Diary cruppers, Donkey Diary, Donkey training, Halter, Meredith Hodges, Posture and balance, training, Trot, Walk, Wrangler 2 6-4-18 Simple hairbrush bristles remove more undercoat The loose hair on top scrapes off easily Place girth 4 inches from forearm Lossen crupper strap & insert tail Adjust snugly, but not tight Much improved walking in sync Proper turn through the gate More impulsion & flexibility at walk left First offer to trot easily Begin reverse Improved posture & balance at walk right Offer to trot right Hindquarter engagement before halt Improved in sync back to work station Slide saddle back to loosen crupper – learns to stand quietly Remove saddle Bristles are longer which is enough to get it all No more shedding blade hair breakage Adjust back girth snug enough to hold the saddle down Scratch rear for relaxation of the tail Place saddle over the center of balance Patient while opening gate Improved gate posture Improved posture & balance at walk left Beginning to find his balance Complete reverse on correct pivot foot Improved posture & balance at walk right Finding balance at trot right We did GOOD! Remove bridle & put on halter Slide crupper off tail Back to the barn IN SYNC!