Callie
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When training a horse, it is important to look at the big picture. There are many factors that influence behavior and in many cases, the resolution of a problem may
Horses have plowed our fields, carried us into battle, transported us across continents, thrilled us with sport, and now (as perhaps always), they are with us in healing. I have
I love working with the so-called “problem horses”. They are the ones that have always made me better as a trainer. They are the ones I wake up at night
I signed up for the Balanced Riding course after watching Callie on YouTube. I’ve learned so much from this course. As you start riding when you’re young, you learn the fundamentals, but then you drift so far away from them in different skills that you’re learning that you sometimes kind of forget or don’t appropriately utilize those fundamentals anymore. And she’s really brought me back to that level of understanding specifically how to ride with the seat. And I think that’s kind of the most powerful thing you can learn to do as a rider, is to sit your horse appropriately, not have to rely so much on your reins. So that’s been huge, just completely changed the way I ride.
I just want to say thank you to everyone for all the comments and positive comments I have read while on this site. I have taken many of the free courses offered by CRK training over the past few months and it has help with my confidence. I actually rode my daughter’s horse for the first time outside in the ring since she came home from a free lease September. I have practiced many of the lessons and watched many videos. It was just at a walk but I felt confident with every thing I have learnt so far, plus I have learnt that I am not the only one who gets nervous and that it is okay to be nervous and thanks to Callie’s lessons I have learnt to take one day at a time and work though the times I feel nervous.
As a new horse owner and rider I wanted a training series that would walk me through each step of equitation for a beginner. That is exactly what I got with the CRK Balanced Rider Series. Callie King is a talented horse trainer and accomplished rider and it shows through each of her videos. She is clear and concise when discussing her insider knowledge of horse care, training, and riding.
As with all of the work Callie does, this program is informative, thoughtful, evidence based. The course provides good resources on horsemanship, managing fear, developing confidence. The videos of “how to” help your horse manage his fear were particularly good (in that) helping my horse manage moments of fear, helps me to manage mine.
This is why I so enjoy your videos and webinars. Your approach is so positively based and therefore so kind and gentle while still being very effective. You work with the horse and not against him.
THANK YOU!
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Thank you for these 3 videos training with mustangs. I can see that slow slow movements and creating a rhythm is key. I am much to quick in my movements and un observant of changes. Seeing you note that you changed a movement putting both hands forward was for me a huge revelation! Thank you so for talking through each micro step.
Great video. You put language to some of the things that I have been doing with my new mustang that I find to be working. Thank you. I love your gentle approach. The takeaway for me was 1. The importance of rhythm and finding that important “edge” where there is some discomfort but not outright threat and working together there. Thank you!
Thanks for explaining the steps required and emphasizing the rhythm. I like watching mustang training videos but as you said it’s a very slow process so it was good to see the steps outlined and summarized.
The big takeaway from these videos is “patience”! Also I see that your’re not pushing the mustangs to learn what you’re teaching them, but letting them set the pace. Yes, it takes longer but the calmness of the horses seems to be imperative. Too often we’re in a hurry to taach our horses and don’t give them time to learn. Thank you, Callie, for letting us watch the progression with these Mustangs.
I was surprised at how good the paint was about you lifting the back foot.
Was that the first time anyone did that?
Callie, you always do great videos! I learned that patience is key, and the importance of working within the horse’s comfort zone and just moving a little bit beyond his comfort zone while keeping a constant rhythm.
Would love to see you in person working with Mustangs at Return to Freedom Ranch — do you ever do a clinic there or allow someone to audit?
Thank you very helpful.
I am in the process of training a horse that has been neglected and untrained. I am learning and so is he. For me how to train, for him how to learn.
These help, look forward to more.
My current problem is pushy, nippy…
A big takeaway for me the guideline you shared about how to find the place to work, at the edge of the comfort zone, close to the anxious zone, but not over the line. That edge where it’s a little uncomfortable. I’ll think of that as the ‘growing edge’ where it’s possible to learn. It takes care, rhythm, awareness, and responsiveness in listening to the horse to make progress. And to keep the experience challenging yet calm. Loved seeing that.
Greatlesson, especially enjoyed watching the technique picking up hooves. Go back and forth, step back when (preferably before) the pressure is too much. So many good take aways, thank you for highlighting mustangs.
I think you did a great job. Watching the mustangs reaction, not pushing the comfort zone, staying calm and quiet and in particular using rhythm to keep the horse calm and help the horse know your routine isn’t going to have any unpredictable quick responses. Building that truest.
Yes your calm, slow approach works but I can’t believe that a wild mustang will let you stroke her back legs at first meeting.She must be much more protective of her “private” zone than that.
I had not heard anyone speak to “the rhythm” so specifically and found your demonstration of it quite helpful. Thank you!
Oh I wish I knew all this before starting work with my young horse 3 years ago. I certainly could have saved us both a lot of headaches. I will use the ‘working in a rhythm’ moving forward for sure!