Teaching Your OTTB To Stretch Under Saddle
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- čas přidán 25. 11. 2023
- This is a "real life" video demonstrating retraining with a very green OTTB and shows you a warts-and-all look at a training day.
In this video, I show you how to teach your OTTB to stretch under the saddle. This is an important skill that will help your horse stay comfortable and injury-free during ridden work. Stretching also helps with the OTTB's mental attitude; when the horse's body softens, so will his mind.
Your horse will need to be able to move all parts of his body to be able to stretch. He needs to move his shoulders and his hindquarters independently and in response to your aids. I teach you how to do this in a step-by-step approach starting from the ground in Basic Horse Training Academy.
Stretching under saddle isn't just a generic skill; it's a game-changer, especially for OTTBs like Dale. It's all about preventing future injuries and keeping him in the right headspace. And remember, every horse is on their own timeline-patience is the name of the game.
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Don't forget to watch part one so you can see how Dale is progressing and let me know if you have an OTTB in the comments 🥰
Coming back into horseback riding from a long time away (20+ years!) I appreciate the way you teach. Your explanations make it so much easier and it's great to see trainers who actually do it right. Keep up the great work!
“I did not ask him to jig-jog.” 😂
Can you further explain your rein aids? It seems you use the outside rein when he's above the bit and the inside rein to indicate direction. I have had other instructors teach to leave the outside rein always steady and to supple with the inside rein to help them get more round. Is this just another path to the same result?
Love this video! I have an OTTB and rhythm and relaxation have been a challenge but we're getting there.
Yes I have OTTB’s 😍 Josie what sort of bitless bridle are you using? Can you show us?
You’re such a calm, confident rider, Dale will appreciate your patience. My daughter has an OTTB who has a temperament to die for, he’s a huge 16.3/17hh, gentle giant. Long and low was so easy on him. He’s a relaxed, confident horse. I just love him. Thoroughbreds have that hotness, but they are amazing, as you said, they really try.
I'm following you with my OTTB. He's only 7 this January and off the track since 11/23. Doing lots of in hand and ground work first just getting to know each other. Yesterday was 2 weeks I had him. I did ride 2 x just to feel him. I like but it's going to be a process. Thanks for these videos they are REALLY helpful.
I have a OTTB/ rescue plus I am relatively a new rider. I know I am crazy lol. Love this video as she will jig jog with me occasionally not her trainer as she probably knows I am not a experienced rider. I will try the skills you showed to prevent the jig jog. She too is a fast trotter so really working on my balance with her. At the end of the day we have a good connection and she takes good care of me and doesn’t do anything crazy
I like to see how you`re correcting his speed only with your seat. When you are on your left hand you are falling to the left side (watching it from behind). but the rest ist awesome. I really like your way of soft riding and helping the horse to develop. Greetings from a dressage rider from Germany
11:56 am Sunday June 23, 2024.
You are the best CZcamsr to do these videos! So knowledgeable, such a kind and patient rider… your videos help me so much, thankyou! ❤
Loved this episode in Dale's journey with you! OTTBs are so special and can be so versatile once their racing careers are behind them whether they truly raced or not. Thank you for another wonderful video! 💜
Good job! He is going to look quite nice when he develops his balance and improves his posture
Thank you for the video Josie. Love it.
That was incredible to watch. I hope to be that in sync and aware with a horse someday. You always know what he’s doing and what you need to do, and visa versa!
Thanks, Josie. This was very interesting and useful for one of the school horses I ride (who isn’t OTBB - he’s just a worrier). A real uh-ha moment for me was your ring finger explanation for encouraging Dale to take the contact and stretch into it.
This is a great video, not just for OTTBs but barrel racing horses that have been pulled on a lot. I ride western, exclusively ranch work and barrel racing and the videos with this horse are very helpful!
Thank you so much for this series about OTTBs. I have been working with mine for a few months now and struggling with both the contact and the stretching. Your description of what you are doing with your hands, especially your fingers, is extremely helpful and I plan to try some of these techniques with my OTTB. Big fan of all your videos as well! :)
I really enjoyed this 🥰 I have an OTTB mare and am working on getting her to relax and lengthen under saddle. She's great at walk now but still gets "racey" at the trot and canter. I'm looking forward to trying what I've learnt in this video with her. Thank you! 🙏