The Ultimate Young Horse Masterclass
Meet Anthony Leier, a multiple world champion trainer and instructor of this series on training weanlings and yearlings. With expert insight, Leier delves into crucial aspects of young horse care and handling, covering topics ranging from halter breaking and weaning to foaling preparation and mare management. He provides invaluable guidance on feeding regimes, deworming practices, and handling techniques tailored to the unique needs of young horses. Leier emphasizes the significance of patience and understanding in the training process, stressing the importance of allowing foals and yearlings ample time to learn and grow without risking burnout. Through practical demonstrations and detailed explanations, Leier equips viewers with essential skills and knowledge for nurturing and developing young equine athletes effectively and responsibly.
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The Ultimate Young Horse Workbook
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Anthony Leier delves into crucial aspects of young horse care and handling. Follow along with the specially curated workbook fro this masterclass. Print out, keep in your tack room or desk, follow along, take notes, make goals, and more with Anthony Leier.
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Introduction to Weanlings and Yearlings
Multiple world champion trainer Anthony Leier introduces himself and the upcoming series on training weanlings and yearlings.
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Halter Breaking and Weaning
Weanling and yearling expert Anthony Leier goes over the process he follows for halter breaking and weaning foals. He explains what to do if the foal starts to resist the pressure and how to get them used to leading.
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Taking Care of a Weanling
Anthony Leier goes over the kinds of feed and hay you should be feeding a mare and foal. He also explains his process for turning a new born foal out with other foals and mares. Then, Anthony talks about how and when you should deworm a foal.
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Handling a Skittish Weanling
In this video, Anthony gives advice on how to handle a new born foal that is standoffish or skittish.
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Preparing a Maiden Mare
A maiden mare is a mare that has never given birth before. Foaling can be stressful, especially the first time. So it's important to know what to expect and be perpared. Anthony Lieir goes over the things he does to prepare a maiden mare for foaling and talks about what you can expect from a firs...
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Handling an Agressive Mare
Sometimes a mare can become protective of her foal and will become aggressive towards you. Anthony explains what to look for to determine if your mare is going to be aggressive or not. He also gives advice on how to safely handle the baby and get the mare used to other people being near him.
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Teaching a Foal to Follow Pressure
Anthony walks us through the process of teaching a foal to follow the pressure of a lead rope. He puts a lead rope on a month old foal for the first time and shows us the best way to help him understand that he's asking him to follow the pressure. Then, Anthony shows us what to do if the foal res...
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What to Do When Your Foal Resists Pressure
In this video, Anthony explains what will happen when a foal starts to resist the pressure from a lead rope. He shows us how to help keep the foal calm and prevent him getting frustrated. Then, Anthony shows us when you should relieve the pressure of the lead rope to keep the foal from rearing or...
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Types of Halters to Use on Foals
Anthony shows us the type of halter he uses on his foals and broodmares. He explains why this kind of halter will keep the mare and baby safe if it were to get caught on something.
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Teaching a Weanling to Stand for the Farrier
Anthony shows us how he starts to teach a foal to stand for the farrier. He explains that this is a process and you shouldn't expect results right away. He shows us the basic steps of teaching them to pick their feet up and talks about what happens when the foal becomes frustrated or confused.
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Give Your Foal Time
It's important to give your foal time to grow and learn. They can easily become burnt out if your overwork them or ask for too much.
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Teaching a Yearling to Longe
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Using Body Movements to Teach a Yearling to Stop
In this video, Anthony explains how he teaches a yearling to respond to his body movements. He shows us how he uses a rope halter as an aid to his voice cues. Then, he demonstrates teaching a horse to stop when longing based off his body movement.
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Introducing a Yearling to a Longe Line
Anthony puts a yearling on a longe line for the first time. He walks us through his process of getting one used to being on a longe line and how to teach him to understand your cues.
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Teaching a Yearling to Tie
In this video, Anthony shows us his method for teaching horses to tie. He demonstrates with a yearling and tying him to a tire mechanism. Anthony explains the tire method, how long your rope should be, and what to expect from your horse.
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When to Start Working a Yearling
Anthony explains when he starts to work his yearlings consistently based off when their brain and body is ready for it.
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The Tire Method
In this video, Anthony further explains his method for teaching horses to tie. He shows us how the tires work and talks about why it's a safe option for a young horse.
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Prepping Your Yearling for the Farrier
Anthony shows us how to prep a yearling for the farrier. He demonstrates working with a yearling and teaching him to pick his feet up and stand.
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Staying Safe When Working with a Young Horse
Anthony goes over the best ways to approach a yearling so you can stay safe and avoid any accidental kicking or rearing.
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Getting a Yearling Used to Being Handled
In this video, Anthony talks about how some yearlings who haven't been handled much can be afraid of things like being brushed or curried. He shows us the best way to handle the situation and how to get your yearling used to you grooming him.
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Bathing a Yearling for the First Time
Anthony walks us through bathing a yearling for the first time. He give us tips for getting him used to water and explains what to do if he doesn't like it.
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Teaching Your Horse to Clip
Anthony intoduces clippers to a yearling for the first time. He shows us the best way to acclimate a horse to the noise and vibrations from the clippers and gives tips on helping one who is scared of them.
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Make Your Own Desensitizing Tool
In this video, Anthony Leier shows us his trick for desensitizing yearlings. He tells us how to make his desensitizing tool with things from around your barn. Then, Anthony demonstrates using this on a yearling.