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Monty Roberts is a renowned horse trainer known as the man who listens to horses and the original horse whisperer. Monty's horse training instructions are accepted worldwide.
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Monty says, “We hear that ‘actions speak louder than words,’ but generally we do not live by it too successfully.” Now Monty has taught thousands of people worldwide how to build trust in animals through our actions and body language.
Monty’s principles really amount to common sense and immense patience. He believes that children and horses have the same behavioral patterns. They are both naturally “flight” animals. "If you frighten them and resort to confrontation, you’ll lose their trust." ~ Monty
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Keeping the pace

By:

Rebecca

Date:

2010-May-06 at 07:55PM

How do I teach a horse to trot and canter on cue and not when the horse decides its time. I just bought a horse recently that thinks its ok for her to make the decisions of when to trot, canter and run on the trail. Walking is almost impossible because she jigs the entire time. When I bring her up to a trot I can't stop her from cantering, etc.

horselover 2010-May-07 at 04:44AM

I suggest working her in the round pen for 15-20 minutes before going on the trail. That way, she gets her excess energy out and then becomes more cooperative. Also this is the time to reestablish the join-up.
Hope this helps.

Miriam (Holland&Germany) 2010-May-07 at 08:14AM

It seems to me a good start to Join-up and do groundwork,make sure she doesn't decide there as well, once on the trail be ready to back-up your horse as soon as she starts dictating. Keep calm and easy, but be prepared to do your job, you might even try in an arena first. I had a horse that did the same thing every time a horse passed her by on a trail, she wanted to go with it. It worked well with her. Good luck and let us know how you're doing with it!

Miriam (Holland&Germany) 2010-May-07 at 08:14AM

Rebecca 2010-May-07 at 05:08PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I will give them a try and let ya'll know what happens.

Val 2010-May-09 at 04:05PM

Hi Rebecca,
I would go along with the previous comments as certainly 'Join-Up' and ground work will always be beneficual but I would also add make sure your saddle is not too narrow and pinching at the withers(this may apply more to an 'English' style saddle) as this will cause a horse to jig. A good way to check this ,providing you are both safe enough,is to try riding her bare-back: if she does not jig then the problem is with your saddle.
Val.