We train and offer for sale gaited horses, primarily tennessee walkers, but also occasionally have other gaited and nongaited breeds. Brenda imus operated a gaited horse farm in southwestern new york state. Our gaited horses are taught to gait naturally without artificial aids such as large shank bits, tiedowns, chains, or modified hooves. The complete training of horse and rider in the principles of classical horsemanship alois podhajsky foreword by prince bernard of the netherlands isbn. The education of the rider is equally important as the training of the horse. You can purchase a digital copy on amazon, itunes and other readers. Training tips for gaited horses equine wellness magazine. Larry now trains all gaited horses to gait by teaching them to engage the hind legs and collect using no gimmicks or tricks, just sound training methods that most anyone can do if they are willing to make the effort. I focus on trail riding, softness in handle, and smooooth gaits. Clinicians larry whitesell and jennifer bauer from gaited horsemanship instructed us in classical riding to get our horses balanced and responsive to our aids do that we can put them in. The book concentrates on these differences describing how the training of a gaited horse can be put into practice. Learn how to effectively use your body when communicating with your horse. She has published several equestrianrelated books and dvds on the topic of horses, and for the past 15 years has enjoyed working with gaited horses and their riders.
Selecting, fitting and training the naturally gaited horse. Many people who switch to riding gaited horses wonder why they ever rode a regular horse. Gaited horses, naturally dvd with david lichman winner of a. Training the gaited horse by gary lane, paperback barnes.
This is a complete 5 book set on riding saddle seat and working with gaited horses. Many horse trainers assume that gaited horses are the same to train. Or maybe youve considered going gaited yourself but wondered how the transition would be, or which gaited horse is right for you. If you would like to inquire about our training services, please give us a call or shoot us an email. The book teaches you a training program that is simple to follow,starting with a. Tracing the evolution, origin, history, derivation and development of the saddlebred horse, with a treatise on breeding principles and section devoted to the training of gaited.
Carl bledsoe specializes in the training of gaited horse breeds all over the united states. However, there are many great trainers that can help you with your nongaited horse, and my specialty is gaited horses. The book teaches you a training program that is simple to follow,starting with a flatfooted. Gaited horses, the site for the smooth ride enthusiast. Gaited horses have several more gears than do trotting horses. Specialty gaited horsemanship clinic understand the footfall of the gaited horse, identify the fundamentals of a true gait, learn about proper back health, saddle fit, proper bitting, riding the gait, enhance your seat and hands, trail horse safety. Watch these clips of different training sessionslessons with gaited horses. The gaited horsebred and trained to perform smoothtoride, groundcovering alternative gaits not the trotjog or canterlope that can often be sustained long distances and sometimes at astounding speedshas steadily gained mainstream popularity as a pleasure or trail mount, in addition to its traditional status as a topnotch showring competitor. I started out with the idea that you could train any gaited horse to gait on a loose rein, preferably with a snaffle or simple bitless bridlehackamore. Enjoy a comfortable longdistance ride on a welltrained gaited horse and youll be surprised. It should be called training the naturally gaited trail horse as it does not mean forcing a horse into a certain gait for show but working with what you havei.
Jesseca johanson gaited horse trainer double j training. Gaited horse naturally instructional videos twenty years of experience training gaited horses and their owners for the past twenty years i have traveled all over the world helping owners of tennessee walking horses, missouri foxtrotters, icelandic horses, rocky mountain horses, peruvian pasos and paso finos to not only gain a better gait, but a better relationship with their horse. Gentle, humane methods for training and riding gaited pleasure horses lee ziegler, rhonda hart poe on. Larry teaches you how to teach your horse to relax so you can teach a correct response with the least effort.
Illustrated course in horse training, books 1 through 8, 1967 how to ride and train the western horse, books 1 through 7, 1967. Horse training dvd s and horse training books from those experienced in gaited horse training are a great resource to help fill in your gaps of knowledge in understanding the world of gaited horse training. I think of a gaited horse as a naturally gaited not something that is has to be trained to do it. Riding, training, and caring for gaited horses requires special training techniques, and this comprehensive, instructional manual thoroughly explains the ins and outs of working more humanely and effectively with every kind of gaited horse, including paso finos, tennessee walking horses, and missouri fox trotters. We train and offer for sale gaited horses, primarily tennessee walkers, but also occasionally have other gaited and non gaited breeds.
Penning centered riding gaited horse clinton anderson lead horse dvd gaited buck brannaman 7. I have been training gaited horses for over 12 years. Winners circle horse supplies, saddlebred and gaited horse. Gaited horses are horse breeds that have selective breeding for natural gaited tendencies, that is, the ability to perform one of the smoothtoride, intermediate. We take pride in offering different types of horses to suit our clients, gaited or not. It is out of print and so there is scarce availability. Enjoy a comfortable longdistance ride on a welltrained gaited horse and youll be surprised at how easygoing these handsome animals can be. From the simplest, clearest explanation of the igait spectrumi youll find, to a discussion of gaited horse breeds their history, characteristics, and uses and gaits running walk, rack, fox trot, tolt, trocha, for example, to an indepth study of conformation, movement, and soundnessoits all in this terrific resources. I just got back from a saddlebred show today and watched a 5 gaited class and i cant imagine what els you would do with a horse like that. Elizabeth graves, gathering of gaits, equine educational program for horses and people to work together as a team, peacefully and humanely. Gaited horses are comfortable and easy to learn to ride.
At summit ranch in alamo, i offer lessons and training fridays, only. Classical training for paso gaited horses and their riders. I have never been one to believe that you either breed for show or trail, my interest is in both and i intend on putting my love, knowledge, and integrity to use in both categorys to create horses that shine with quality, pristine training, and gait. Tips on training the plantation and liteshod tennessee walking horse smoothing out the trotty tennessee walking horse. Solving gaiting problems with your tennessee walking horse. Enjoy a comfortable longdistance ride on a welltrained gaited horse and youll be surprised at.
Gaited horses and training them can be both fun and satisfying. Adventures in owning a tennessee walking horse 37 gaited. The complete guide to gaited riding horses by brenda imus. Natural horse a thorough, wellwritten look at training the pleasure horse. The gaited horse biblevery good book about basics like fitting and finding equipment, training, conformation. Engagement of the hind legs, whether false or real is what makes a gaited horse gait. Tennessee walking horse, missouri fox trotter, rocky mountain horse. Brenda imus is a horse breeder and trainer, a gaited horse clinician, an inventor, and a writer. Gaited horses are the fastest growing segment of the horse industry. The gaited horse covered several controversial issues in the horse world, such as soring, the illegal practice of intentionally harming horses in order to effect their gaits. The book is a detailed look at the gaits of the tennessee walking horse, missouri fox trotter, and the rocky mountain horse. Training the gaited horse for the trail or the rail. Whether you are a trail rider, new horse owner, or a seasoned competitor, jennie can help you get the gait. The horse learns how to effectively carry a rider while in.
Brenda imus first book on the subject of gaited riding horses, heavenly gaits. The increasing popularity of gaited horses means that more riders are looking for information on training and riding gaited horses. This book takes into consideration training the gaited horse for the trail or the rail for a show horse. The e book comes fully illustrated with photos, drawings, and diagrams to help supplement the written explanations. Jennie jackson dressage en gaite4beat dressage home. But unique challenges can arise when horse owners more familiar with the.
Perhaps youve met a few gaited horses out on trail and watched them blaze by as their riders sat easily in the saddle. I have invested my time and knowledge into creating the ultimate gaited horse. The book covers a broad range of training guidance in 29 chapters and includes a detailed look at the gaits of the tennessee walking horse, missouri fox trotter, and the rocky mountain horse or other mountain breeds. However, training a gaited horse can be challenging in that we must slowly bring it into a correct frame without jeapordizing the gait. Brenda imus give horse owners four easy steps to training their gaited horse to move in its natural way. Brooks gaited horse training, johnsondale, california.
As i travel around the country teaching clinics, i often see people trying to make gaited horses gait way before theyre ready. As you do, you will build an important relationship with him as well as saving trainers fees. Clinicians larry whitesell and jennifer bauer from gaited horsemanship instructed us in classical riding to get our horses balanced and responsive to our aids do that we can put them in position to get their best natural gait. Great gaitedhorse tips expert advice on horse care and. I live in winslow, illinois and my dream has always been to help gaited horse owners to be able to get a smooth gait with their horses. Classical training teaches the horse to rebalance itself into a relaxed frame of collection, engaging the hind legs. Riding, fitting and training the gaited horse brenda imus isbn. Buying, training, and riding naturally gaited horses humane techniques for the conscientious horseman. Lessons and training at seducente ranch in pilot hill, ca, i offer fulltime training, lessons, clinics and vacation tune ups. Saddle seat horsemanship book by smith lily 740300. Instead of giving the horse a proper foundation, they try to artificially reproduce this type of engagement by using their leg to push the horse into a bridle or some other piece of intimidating equipment that keeps him from running off.
Nov 02, 2017 gait training 101 gaited horses require a specialized training regimen to develop the correct pacing. Gaited horses, naturally dvd with david lichman winner of. Mystic meadows training is a family owned and operated horse training and riding facility located in beautiful pinckney michigan. In my opinion a gaited saddlebred is just for show. Whether you book an event or schedule private lessons with harmony horseman, our certified instructors customize your lesson. Through her writing and in her clinics, she has introduced countless riders to the pleasures of riding a horse that is calm, obedient, relaxed, alert, surefooted, easily maneuvered, and consistent in his gait.
Larry whitesell has been training gaited horses for over 25 years. I was asked by a customer to put wraps on a horse s legs so you can see better exactly which legs are moving,also. Registered, top quality tennessee walking horses, spotted saddle horses, and racking horses. If thats the type of training youd like, feel free to give me a shout. After being very successful in the show ring, he spent time learning classical training.
Further, you need to make sure he isnt performing a stepping pace, which is smooth to you, but will wreak physical havoc on him over time. Just came home from an amazing three day clinic hosted by rnr ranch and tack in st. A comprehensive encyclopedia of horse breeds and practical riding techniques with 1500 photographs fully updated. Dec 09, 2010 riding, training, and caring for gaited horses requires special training techniques, and this comprehensive, instructional manual thoroughly explains the ins and outs of working more humanely and effectively with every kind of gaited horse, including paso finos, tennessee walking horses, and missouri fox trotters. The first printing sold out in a few short months, and sales have not abated since then. Buck brannaman parelli savvy club dvd issue horse training vhs clinton anderson colt starting clinton anderson. More importantly the book teaches you a training program that is easy. In principle gaited horse training is the same, but the more you know about their way of going the easier it will make your. Mystic meadows training tennessee walking horses, horse.
I take in horses for training, usually to fine tune and develop a gaited horses natural gait. Ziegler is a top clinician in germany and the united states and brings 30 years experience with gaited breeds to this book. The complete guide to gaited riding horses by brenda imus hardcover 249 pages october 1, 1997 crossover publications. To get you started in the world of riding and training gaited horses, weve compiled a list of books, websites and saddle suppliers. The biggest controversy at the time seemed to be battling the notion many non gaited horse people had that horses had to be forced to gait via methods such as soring.
Many horses can both trot and amble, and some horses pace in addition to. Jan 29, 2009 this book takes into consideration training the gaited horse for the trail or the rail for a show horse. More importantly the book teaches you a training program that is. Gaited horses welcome give us a call today 7162016229. The complete guide to gaited riding horses, has become widely accepted as the definitive work on the subject. As a gaited horse owner, your goal will be to get the gait consistently, without your horse reverting to a trot or pace. Anita howe gary lane dvd on easy gaits and understanding the middle gaits on the tennessee walking. Many horse breeds are naturally gaited for a smoother ride including missouri fox trotters, walking horses and saddlebreds. The 45 best horse riding books, such as horse speak, riding home, riding.
Our discussion forum and news community that is conducted through email for people interested in gaited horses. Riding, training, and caring for gaited horses requires special training techniques, and this comprehensive, instructional manual thoroughly explains the ins and. It is a great way for those of us who like gaited horses, or who are in the business of breeding or training them, to network, make friends and share information. More importantly the book teaches you a training program that is easy to follow for a smooth easy gaited horse. Individual pages on each horse, with pedigrees, photos, video clips and information. The gaited horse bible by brenda imus is no longer in print. Now, in easy gaited horses, ziegler offers a comprehensive guide to riding and training gaited pleasure horses. Learn secrets to your riding and training success with tennessee walking horses, naturally gaited horses, and even trotting horses. And control equestrian training john lyons horse training books parelli level 1 clinton anderson colt parelli savvy club dvd. But unique challenges can arise when horse owners more familiar. I work on relaxation first, then developing a smooth slow gait, then i ride on the road and really strengthen those gaiting muscles as i ride for a couple of miles.
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