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Training Tips

The following is a series of articles that I have written that are published in different equine publications. They are all related to different aspects of horse training and horses. Reining training will translate to many disciplines, because so many use different aspects of reining required for the reining competition. I enjoy teaching and firmly believe in giving more education to the horse community. We hope you enjoy the articles.


ARTICLES
What Do You Look For In a Reining Prospect?	What is a "Solid Foundation"?
Reining 101	Why is the Foundation so Important?
Horses Do Not Have Buttons	Look Where You're Going!
Conformation on Conformation	More on Conformation
Conformation of the Back	Collection and Why do we Need it?
Rollbacks For the Reiner and the Working Cowhorse...	Benefits of Working your Horse on Cattle
How to Start Your Horse on Cattle	Think Outside the Box
Rundowns and the approach to the stop	Ground Driving
Foundation of the Stop...	What Does it Take to Win?
Schooling Your Reiner in the Show Pen	Why go to the Showpen?
Warming Up for the Ride	First Trip to Town
Knowing When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them	The Dreaded Lead Change
Leads and How to Teach Them	Tools of the Trade II
Tools of the Trade	A Little Bit More on Bits
Bit by Bit	Which Stud Should I Breed to?
What is the Difference in Saddles?	How to Pick & Promote a Broodmare
How to Pick a Trainer	How to Promote & Market Your Stallion

OTHER RESOURCES
Magazines and Books - There are a ton of great horse magazines and books with great information on horse training, care and showing.
DVDs and Videos - There are many clinicians out there, some I agree with more than others. Some of these videos provide excellent tips on training.

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