Giving To Pressure
This is Heildorf learning to give to pressure. There’s no excitement. No one is upset. He is loose, no reins or rope attached. There is nothing aversive going on here.…
Read moreDifferences
When it comes to working with horses we all have our own personal, and strong, opinions on how it needs to be done. We are seldom shy about expressing them.…
Read moreNot The Typical Reinforcement
I saddled Rusty today Planning on a ‘real’ ride. The kids were busily occupied and I had some time. He has been getting tired of me riding in our little…
Read moreDropping
Rusty finally did it! And with all the new people here I think we should talk about it. Air our dirty laundry if you will, or airing something for sure…
Read moreGroundwork
Improving ridden work with ground work. It’s muddy and icy and I don’t have enough time to ride anyway. Not a problem. Spending just a few minutes on the one…
Read moreThe Dark Side Of Positive Reinforcement
Nobody ever tells you about the dark side of positive reinforcement. We hear all about how our horses will behave better and be happier doing so. About how willing it…
Read moreShow Not Tell
Rusty already knows how to play basket ball. He and I in this video are old news and not the interesting part. What’s going on in the background is very…
Read moreMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Rescuing Rusty. I think we got most of us in this video. We’ve had a wonderful year here. The children are happy…
Read moreAfter The School Show
My daughter brought a book home with her from school this week. One of those books kids make in school, folded paper stapled together. I was wondering what class project…
Read moreSchool Show, Prep
I talked to my daughters teacher the other day, asked her if I could bring a couple of horses in and do a show for the kids. You know, someday.…
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