Video Critique: Sonja and Sensational High


Posted on 21st May, by Admin in Blog. 3 Comments

Video Critique: Sonja and Sensational High

San Diego Horse Trainer Karen Loshbaugh from Art2Ride discusses the video sent in by Sonja and gives suggestions for further improvement.





3 responses to “Video Critique: Sonja and Sensational High”

  1. Liz says:

    Very helpful explanations for how to encourage this horse. Thank you!

  2. Julie says:

    Hi, I found this really useful. I m rehabing my horse due to mild kissing spine and am encouraging the stretch and rounding. How far do you think it s possible to do this kind of work using only a halter? Im not so keen on attaching a line directly to her mouth. Thanks!.

    • Kali says:

      As long as the horse stretches deep enough to allow the back to lift and begin the process of healing, you can go right on using the halter. As the horse develops and you want to begin the process of bringing the head and neck up, I find a loose ring snaffle is the choice that allows me to have a very soft contact that allows for a closer sense of communicating with the horse.

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