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Horse Therapy Program at the Ranches

Clinton Anderson Method

Using the Clinton Anderson Horsemanship 101
Weeks 1-2

Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction Downunder Horsemanship Philosophy                                                                      
  2. Introduction to Student
  3. Parts of the Horse
  4. Conformation of the Horse
  5. Colors of the Horse
  6. Breeds of Horses
  7. Are You Ready?
  8. Buying Your First Horse
  9. Feeding Your Horse
  10. Nutrition
  11. Hoof Care Horse
  12. Clothing
  13. Basic Tack for Your Horse
  14. Proper Attire for Riding
  15. Stabling Your Horse
  16. Working on the Ground in the Round-pen
  17. Working on the Ground in the Arena
  18. A Visit from the Vet
  19. Safely Tying Your Horse
  20. Catching and Haltering Your Horse
  21. Grooming Your Horse
  22. Saddling and Bridling Your Horse
  23. First Ride in the Round-pen
  24. Second Ride in Larger Arena
  25. Bathing Your Horse
  26. Riding After One Week of Practice


Weeks 3-8

During weeks 3 through 8 the whole idea is to take our time and build up the individuals confidence.  Below are the training items, many of these items will be done together in one day and will be followed up over a number of days with new ones being introduced daily.  During weeks 4-8, we will work on the colt training as well as spending more time out on the ranch working cattle.  We will also do several pack trips out on the ranch and into the forest.

Topics Covered:

Fundamentals Exercises:
Groundwork
1) Round-penning Exercises
2) Desensitizing to the Lead Rope
3) Desensitizing to the Stick and String
4) Yield the Hindquarters
a) Stage One
b) Stage Two
5) Backing Up
a) Method 1: Tap the Air
b) Method 2: Wiggle, Wave, Walk and Whack
c) Method 3: Marching
d) Method 4: Steady Pressure
6) Yield the Forequarters
7) Lunging for Respect Stage One
8) Flexing the Head and Neck
a) Steady Pressure
b) Bumping on the Halter
c) Poke and Flex
d) Flexing From the Opposite Side
9) Sending Exercise
10) Circle Driving
11) Lunging for Respect Stage Two
12) Leading Beside
13) Fundamental Desensitizing
a) Slap and Walk
b) Helicopter Exercise
c) Head Shy Exercise

Riding
1) Flex With the Bridle on the Ground
2) Flexing at the Standstill
3) One Rein Stops
4) Cruising Lesson
5) Follow the Fence
6) Diagonals
7) Touch and Rub Exercise
8) Yield the Hindquarters From a Standstill
9) Yield to a Stop
10) Bending at the Walk
11) Bending Transitions
12) Vertical Flexion at the Standstill
13) Draw to a Stop
14) Yield the Hindquarters and Back Up

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