Handling Foals, Weanlings and Yearlings
It’s never too early to start learning. That’s world renowned trainer and clinician Clinton Anderson’s philosophy when it comes to building a foundation of success for horses. Clinton reveals how to make the most of a foal’s first years from imprinting the newborn to preparing a yearling for his first ride as a two-year-old. Even if the foal wasn’t born on your property or if you’re starting with a weanling, the lessons in this series offer something for everyone.
Every horse needs a solid foundation whether they’re going to be backyard companions or world-class competitors. The work that’s done with a foal sets the foundation for the rest of his life. The earlier foals are taught to respect their handlers and to be confident, the more successful they will be. And the happier you’ll be in your partnership.
In this six-disc series, Clinton demonstrates the positive results of establishing a clear line of communication with young horses. The series highlights Clinton working with a week old foal, a two week old foal, a two month old foal, a three month old foal and a yearling.
Jam-packed with an assortment of exercises designed to develop a young horse’s respect and confidence, Handling Foals includes Clinton’s sought after success tips and troubleshooting advice. The series details how to positively introduce new experiences to young horses, all while building the foal’s confidence. Clinton takes practical innovative approaches to a foal’s first exposure to haltering, leading, going outdoors, trailer loading, blanketing and many other everyday occurrences a foal is sure to encounter.
In one of the most entertaining segments of the series, Clinton guides a three month old foal through an obstacle course full of jumps, trenches and ramps. With each obstacle he navigates, the foal’s enthusiasm and confidence grows. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with young foals if you use your imagination!
The importance of desensitizing foals to objects, a significant concept to building a horse’s confidence, is thoroughly detailed throughout the series. Clinton desensitizes foals to paper sacks, towels, clippers, fly spray and many other spooky objects.
You’ll literally salivate as you watch a stud colt and a yearling soften to the touch of a finger. In order to foster a responsive and respectful relationship with your equine partner, you will learn how to successfully take a foal through Clinton’s acclaimed groundwork program.
“Raising a foal is one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, but it is a huge responsibility. Don’t go at it alone,” Clinton cautions. “In this series, I take all of the guesswork and anxiety out of properly interacting with your foal so you can enjoy watching him progress and learn to trust you as a leader.”
Step-by-step, exercise after exercise, Clinton’s commonsense easy-to-follow Method answers every question you’ve ever had about working with young horses. Armed with Clinton’s Handling Foals Series, you can instill a solid foundation of respect, knowledge and willingness in your foal to guarantee future success!
6-Disc DVD. Runtime: 7 hours and 20 minutes.
Disc One –
Working with a Week Old Foal and a Two Week Old Foal
Catching
Desensitizing to Touch
Yielding the Hindquarters
Yielding the Forequarters
Disc Two –
Working with a Two Month Old Foal
Long Line Exercise
Leading Stage 1 and 2
Putting the Halter On
Desensitizing with the Towel and Plastic Bag
Working with Clippers
Touch and Rub Exercise
Turn and Go Exercise
Disc Three –
Working with a Two Month Old Foal
Desensitizing with the Stick and String
Flexing
Handling Legs
Desensitizing to Fly Spray
First Time Outside
Trailer Loading
Leading to Pasture
Working with a Three Month Old Foal
Obstacle Course Exercises
Disc Four –
Working with a Yearling
Roundpen Exercises
Primary Exercises
Yielding the Hindquarters
Backing Up
Yielding the Forequarters
Desensitizing
Disc Five –
Working with a Yearling
Lungeing Stage 1
Sending Exercise
Circle Driving
The Jeffries Method
Lungeing Stage 2
Flexing
Disc Six –
Working with a Yearling
Leading Behind and Beside
Touch and Rub
Tying for the First Time
Blanketing
Desensitizing with a Paper Sack
Question and Answer
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