Downunder Fundamentals by Frank Knight Christan If you ever attempted to train a horse, It can be quite hard like a graduate course. Let Clinton Anderson instruct you my friends, Because frustration begins where knowledge ends. His sayings are simple they cut to the chase. Keep the horse out of your hula hoop space, This lesson is key for your training to thrive. You must do it safely and first say alive. To succeed with your horse and for the best result, Make the right thing easy and the wrong difficult. If you run into trouble with a stubborn old mare, Establish a starting point then build from there. When your horse will not respond turn up the heat, A horse learns respect by moving his feet. A pushy horse may try anything he chooses, Just remember this, who ever moves first looses. In training, a horse may just show you his rear, With the Downunder method there is nothing to fear. Two eyes are always better then two heals, When they learn that lesson how good it feels. Never forget work both sides when you train, When you work a new side you work a new brain. Get them moving: forwards, backwards, left and right, And always reward even the slightest try. Feel is knowing how much pressure you need, The timing is crucial for the horse to succeed. So just in case you need a refresher, A horse learns best from the release of pressure. Technique is important: point, cluck and spank. Making it easy we have Clinton to thank. Or drive, stab, and step for the desired effect, When teaching your horse to lunge for respect. As gently as possible, but as firm as necessary, Get your point across without being scary. Whenever you train, as you give your commands, Exaggerate to teach, refine as they understand. Drive line is key in avoiding mistakes; Gas pedal and clutch, or steering and brakes. And once in awhile you may improvise, but never forget desensitize. So thank you Clinton for keeping us inspired, And know that Downunder is really admired. By all who would seek to train our horse better, We follow you method down to the letter.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:01:41 +0000
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