Cara explains how she mentally prepares her horse before going into a herd of cows. She talks about the different things you should and shouldn't be feeling, and then demonstrates with her horse.
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Holding Your Horse Straight in a Stop
A lot of horses will become squirmy or not stop straight when working a cow. Cara explains how she keeps her horse straight during a stop which helps keep them focused.
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How Much Work Does Each Horse Need?
Cara explains why she works each horse differently depending on their needs. She explains why a senior horse doesn't need as much training in between shows as a younger horse and talks about how she keeps them fit during their time off.
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Different Cues for Going Forward and ...
Cara explains the difference between pressing on your horse and kicking him. Then talks about how it's important to have your horse constantly thinking about stopping, no matter what cues you're using. She demonstrates all of this and talks through as she goes.
