http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/horse+training/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/horse+training/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Finding+Professional+Help.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:55 GMT New horse owners can greatly benefit by finding professional assistance in caring for, training and riding horses. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Finding+Professional+Help.htm HCormier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Howard J. Cormier) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Horsemanship.htm Thu, 09 Dec 2004 20:57:24 GMT Horsemanship is more than a class in a horse show. It is the ability of a horseman to ride and handle his horse properly and in balance. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Horsemanship.htm CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Showmanship+at+Halter.htm Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:05:24 GMT Where ever horses are bought or sold, a horseman attempts to fit his horse and set him up squarely on his feet and legs so that the horse can be presented to his best advantage to the perspective buyer. Therefore it is essential to understand the basic skills of fitting and showing a horse at halter. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Showmanship+at+Halter.htm CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Teaching+Youth+to+Ride+by+Feel.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:42:43 GMT One of the most difficult tasks facing an instructor is teaching a student to feel and react to the horse's movement and responses. Riders who do not feel the horse's errors are unable to react correctly in a timely manner to the horse. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Teaching+Youth+to+Ride+by+Feel.htm CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Being+Responsive+to+Your+Horse.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:30:28 GMT To respond properly to a horse, a rider must be able to recognize and understand what the animal is doing. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Being+Responsive+to+Your+Horse.htm CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Controlling+Your+Horse+with+Rhythm.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:35:20 GMT An attentive rider can use the rhythm of a horse's gait to influence speed and direction while riding. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/horses/Horse+Training/Controlling+Your+Horse+with+Rhythm.htm CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)