Correcting Problems on the Trail

Correcting Problems on the Trail
Trail riding can be one of the most enjoyable experiences on horseback. You get to leave the confines of the arena, relax in the saddle and appreciate breathtaking landscapes. Unfortunately for a lot of riders that venture past the arena, the experience is less than enjoyable. Their horse bucks. He spooks. He rears. He constantly tries to snatch grass. He takes off, etc. The behavioral problems of trail horses can range from irritating annoyances to life-endangering situations.

Fortunately, master-horseman, Clinton Anderson, has an easy fix to creating the trail partner you’ve dreamed of. He combines his no-nonsense Downunder Horsemanship Method with practical training on the trail tips to help you create the safe, dependable trail partner you desire.

In this three part series he discusses every common trail problem you can imagine and offers step-by-step solutions to building not only your horse’s confidence in the great unknown, but your confidence in controlling the situation – no matter the circumstance. Filmed in three states (Illinois, Montana and Texas) over different terrain, you’ll learn how to deal with unexpected situations that are sure to crop up on the trail and how to get the most out of your trail horse before you even leave the arena.

Clinton applies his tried and true Downunder Horsemanship Method to the trail to show you how to create a safe, dependable trail-riding partner. The native Aussie honed his trail training by working with over a thousand horses and riding in the rugged Australian Outback. Drawing from his own experiences, Clinton will teach you the importance of training your horse to be the perfect trail mount. Just as you need to spend the time to train a good dressage horse or a good reining horse, you need to spend the time to train your horse to be a solid, dependable trail horse.

“As a horse trainer, your imagination is your greatest tool. There is no better place to engage a horse’s mind and get his attention on you than out on the trail,” Clinton shares. “The best thing about horsemanship is that it’s a building block between you and your horse. The more you venture out on the trail, the better developed your feel, timing and experience will get and your horse will get better at focusing on you.”

3 Disc DVD. Runtime: 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Part One –
Introduction to Trail Riding
Minimum Requirements of the Trail Horse
Horse Selection
Obstacles Along the Way
• Logs
• Hills
• Gullies
• Ponds
• Puddles
• Bridges

Part Two –
Spooky Objects
• Tarp Exercise
• Animals
• Vehicles
• Trailers
• Objects Coming at You
Riding with a Friend
Riding in Groups

Part Three –
Barn Sour Horses
Buddy Sour Horses
Focus Exercise
How to Safely Ty Your Horse on the Trail
First-Aid on the Trail
Common Problems
• Jigging
• Head Tossing
• Eating on the Trail
• Kicking
• Biting
• Bucking
• Rearing
• Tripping
• Dealing with Fresh Horses
Rider Mistakes
• Putting the Horse on Auto-pilot
• Not Keeping the Horse’s Mind Busy
• Trail Riding in a Group too Soon
• Riding with the Wrong People
Closing Reminders

You’ll discover that mastering Clinton’s easy-to-follow exercises greatly increases your enjoyment of time spent on the trail. And your horse will be happier too! See what others are saying about Correcting Problems on the Trail