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Re: [RC] Walk? - Karen Sullivan

 
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The thing you notice about Dot is that even at a walk, her legs are active.  She consistently bumps them in rythm with the stride (alternating sides). 
*Okay, I am a bit confused here......I have heard conflicting things about this....one that if you lightly bump the side of the horse on the side right before the front shoulder comes forward, it will encourage this.....
 
second, that if your legs are always moving, the horse will learn to IGNORE cues....as in it will desensitize them.....better to give one, understandable cue, and back it up with a light crop or spur tap if they ignore it.
 
Well, I'm open minded as I have a slow walking 5 year old....pretty lazy, but I HAVE seen times where she is motivated and is quite capable of walking fast.....
 
opinions?
Karen
Karen

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