"I don't wanna and you can't make me!" Has your horse ever said this to you? I know mine have! They stop, go sideways, back-up, even run away. It's called Avoidance Behavior... Avoidance behavior is anything a horse does instead of what they are supposed to be doing. Let's say you are taking your horse "Duke" to the wash rack for a quick hose down. Once you have … [Read more...] about I Don’t Wanna and You Can’t Make Me!
Training Tips
Ride the Horse and Ride the Exercise
There is an ancient story of a rich and powerful King who gathered all the wisest men in his kingdom and asked them to take on a quest. The King asked them to search the world for something that was true... always and forever TRUE. The King wanted to know that there was at least one thing he could always count on, so he would always feel secure. The … [Read more...] about Ride the Horse and Ride the Exercise
CRK Training Times May 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People May 2013 Important May Dates~ May 1- YLCR Meeting May 5- Cinco De Mayo- Lessons as usual May 12- Mother's Day- No Lessons May 18- Armed Forces Day May 19- YLCR Show May 27- Memorial Day- Lessons as usual Important June Dates~ June 6- YLCR Show June 14- Flag Day- Lessons as usual June 16- Fathers … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times May 2013
Anger
"Holding on to anger is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die." Buddha Anger. It seems to permeate our society. We see road rage, spousal abuse, child abuse, and anger management classes. Why has anger become such a problem? Or was it always there we are just more aware of it now? Do you ride angry? I know I get angry at my horses … [Read more...] about Anger
CRK Training Times September 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People September 2012 Back To School! Important September Dates~ Sept. 3- Labor Day- Lessons as usual Sept. 23- YLCR Obstacle Challenge and Country Faire Important October Dates~ Oct. 8- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 11-14- CHA National Conference Oct. 21- Mira Loma Schooling Show Oct. 31- Halloween- … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times September 2012