Chelsea explains and demonstrates how she introduces a horse to going up and down a bank. To start, she leads the horse up and down the bank at a walk and encourages her to stay slow and relaxed. When the horse gets excited, she goes back to trying the get the horse to take her time.
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Using the Rope Safely | Chelsea Canedy
Chelsea takes a moment to explain how she safely works with her rope and considerations to take when working with your own horse.
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Introducing Ditches From The Ground
Chelsea works with her horse over a ditch, which can be very challenging for the horse. She really lets her horse investigate the ditch and is not interested in making her jump it right away. Rather, she wants to give the horse ample opportunity to smell it, look at it and walk around it.
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Introducing A Jump From The Ground
Chelsea likes to end the cross-country session with something simple to serve as a confidence builder for the horse. She works with the horse over a small log to end on a positive note.
