Cobalt Discovery Day Episode 2

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Starting young horses should be fun and enjoyable. Danette gets to know Cobalt in the round pen.

December 17, 2022

Cold Call, Episode 3

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Trust, connection and breaking down the Riding from the ground at liberty with Cobalt the ginormous two year old.

December 17, 2022

Cobalt, Back to school Part 1, Episode 4

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Cobalt is now officially three. In this video he’s introduced to the saddle for the first time. This video offers behaviour insights, saddling, and riding from the ground.

December 17, 2022

Back to School Part 2, Episode 5

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Introducing the saddle continued. New sensations and helping Cobalt navigate new territory.

December 17, 2022

Good Boundaries, Good behaviour, Episode 6

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Day 2 with Cobalt. In this video Danette offers insights into behavior and leadership as well as reviews the key elements of bonding and riding from the ground.

December 17, 2022

Stake your claim, Episode 7

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Day 2 continued. Respect is earned, not given. Moving forward, behaviour and educating the leg aids.

December 17, 2022

Intro to ground Driving, Episode 8

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Cobalt Day 6, Episode 8

December 17, 2022

Poke the Bear, Episode 9

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Cobalt Day 8, Episode 9 - Sorting out the canter and some small details before mounting up.

December 17, 2022

Groundwork basics – Bridling

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In this video, I teach a young "head shy" horse where the safe space is. Understanding how a horse's vision and body works is key to building a bond and educating them. Being consistent in our technique builds trust and will help them confidently navigate the human world.

December 17, 2022

Sparta Day 1

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Colt starting - Sparta is an eight year old mare who came to us to become a saddle horse. This video contains driving, body language and behaviour.

December 17, 2022

Rhythm and riding

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Creating and reinforcing the connection with McQueen by mirroring him at liberty and then in the saddle.

December 17, 2022

The Posting Trot

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Introducing the posting or rising trot.

December 17, 2022

Stop & Go – Into Transitions

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A jam packed lesson, starting with mounting. Keeping it simple with tips to help to stay focused and relaxed on this brisk spring day.

December 17, 2022

Finding the Feel

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Sean and Mila demonstrate exercises to help locate the hind legs once in the saddle

December 17, 2022

Longeing

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It's spring and Danette introduces McQueen to traditional longeing technique. Longeing differs from riding from the ground and is an incredibly useful tool for all disciplines if performed correctly.

December 17, 2022

Grooming

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Quality time for both horse and rider. In this video you will learn about the different tools and what they do, as well as all the important and positive effects of proper grooming.

December 17, 2022

Riding From the Ground

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Danette breaks down riding from the ground and introduces it to new horse, "Mr. Scribbles". A few environmental challenges come up and we get a glimpse into his temperament.

December 17, 2022

The round pen- Jimmie Dean

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Discovery day in the round pen with this big warmblood has given me many insights into his temperament. He came to me "started under saddle" but with a few quirks that have kept me guessing.

December 17, 2022

Driving Safety – The Golden rule

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Two year old draft filly, "Atlas", is introduced to the harness for the first time.

December 17, 2022

Introducing Harness

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A glimpse into this Show jumper's driving education. Back in the round pen to introduce this smart and sensitive warmblood to the harness. Spending extra time and going slow with reactive horses always pays off.

December 17, 2022

Communication

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Introducing reverse to our very forward and sensitive OTTB, McQueen. At liberty, in the halter and under saddle.

December 17, 2022

The spot

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McQueen was a very timid and hard to catch horse when he first arrived. It's extra important that we don't chase or "hunt" these types of horses.

December 17, 2022

Groundwork – Half circle exercise

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This is an excellent exercise for practicing our body control, timing our ask/release, and maintaining our space. It works great for controlling the horse's shoulders and helping anxious horses slow down and focus.

December 17, 2022

Colt starting – Sparta Day one continued

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Colt starting - Sparta is an eight year old mare who came to us to become a saddle horse. This is my first day getting to know her in the round pen

December 17, 2022