Walking Over a Tarp
Horsemanship
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6m 5s
Desensitize your horse to scary objects by doing groundwork at home using a tarp. Once you have safely introduced the tarp to your horse, begin the next step of asking your horse to walk over the tarp. These drills can help you better prepare for obstacles you might come across on a trail.
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