Recent content by Sunny2874

To the Original Poster, one thing about positive reinforcement.....you might not want to use the clicker. I trained my show dogs and am now training a horse with positive reinforcement. I switched to my voice...I say "yes" to mark or some people cluck with their tongue. I only offer this...

Thank you again, Willow Flats! I appreciate all of the information!

Thank you all for the bit information! Marsha, thank you! Taking it slow...baby steps!

Willow flats, thank you! That looks perfect! A few questions...how do I know what size shaft I need and will the 18” motorcycle tires be better than the 16”? Thanks again

Thank you, Mindy!

I think I would eventually like a hyper bike but will get a regular easy entry cart to start driving. I found old threads talking about Smart Cart and G & S but I don’t think either exists anymore. I can5 find their web sites. Can anyone recommend an affordable easy entry cart for paved and...

Anyone? I need advice please. We are just getting started. I am about to purchase a harness just to continue ground driving. We are using surcingle now. Since I might want a hyper bike someday, I wanted to know which harness to get now. Also...,Since I’m just starting out, I wanted to get a...

Hi, all. I think I would like to eventually get a hyperbike. Do I need a comfort harness or can I get this one: https://chrysalisacres.com/shop/The-Pluto-Biothane-schooling-entry-level-p144372067 to start? Also, how did you guys measure for bit size?

Mindy, Thank you SO much!!! I had heard that I should teach cantering for that very reason!! I really appreciate you writing such a thoughtful and educational post! The details you wrote for the lunge work was fantastic! Thanks again for taking the time to share your information....very kind of...

Hi, Patty. Thanks for your message! I do have to disagree with you regarding the value of lungeing. However, I do agree that done to excess it is detrimental. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!

Willow Flats, thank you!! I appreciate your input!

Cayuse, Thank you for your message! That was a really good point on the strength issue! I lunge in a John Lyons round pen that, I believe, is 60 feet in diameter. So, I don’t think the circle is too small. I will take your advice and add hill walking on trails to build strength! I just ordered...

Hi, all. I am starting (yet again) my mini gelding for driving. My plan is to start with lungeing (again) and move on to ground driving. The problem is that I can't get him to canter on lunge line. He changes direction, walks, trots, and halts from both sides. He is a very laid back guy. I...