Baby Steps to Build Confidence

Depending upon the individual horse and rider, any of the following may be included - desensitizing and task oriented skills help build a beautiful bond between rider and horse. We will discuss training philosophy and briefly touch on trail etiquette as well.

Passive visual

• Flag

• Balloons

Aural

• Music

• Horn

• Bell

• Whistle

Active

• Assess mounting stability

• Passing practice

• Figure 8 rails

• Bridge

• Sock transfer

• Back between poles

• Walk-thru with streamers 10’ high

• Angled poles on ground

• Pedestal

• Fan