Level 1:
Always studying at this level, working for quality.
Go slow, take the time it takes, emotional fitness
Simulation: putting on halter, porky head to me to fasten halter? video??
don't release on a brace but immediate release when the horse relaxes. Open hands, the release teaches.
I realized I have never participated in a L1 clinic--I watched Carol's in Raleigh years ago then went home and got Amy to help me with the L1 tasks to pass L1 and go to Carol's L2 clinic.
Friendly Game:
Exer: spread out back to rail, horse facing you and play friendly game.
do you know the zones of the horse?
Run to horse and hug her--extreme friendly.
find itchy spots on your horse--friendly game use it not just to desensitize but to show love to your horse.
Porcupine Game:
Pick up foot and I put it down precisely where I want it to go w/o resistance. Hold and wait and try again if necessary.
Head down: phases on the poll--flat hand not works so well think imagine of kitty paw/claws.
Yields: popbottle whole body goes around. FOCUS
Driving Game:
Zone 3 driving w/carrot stick on horse's back to establish distance. 5 steps and stop. L/I bring up your energy then ok lets go slower. dream becomes the nightmare (Linda)
Be particular
Facial expression!!!!!!!
For playdate:
Needs/what they want to learn? basics of 7 games, obstacles, patterns, discuss auditions, etc??
Where are you w/7 games? What horsenality?
What materials do you own? What use being made of the internet?
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