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- From: <Jorene@CEOates.com>
- To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING
- Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2003 14:14:21 -0700
An excellent point, Terry. I agree that rider training should be ongoing in
MSAR. This is a safety issue. "I've been riding for decades" does NOT mean that
person is actually a trained - or particularly good - rider. I
started riding 45+ years ago and there are plenty of things about riding
that I can't do with as much competency or finesse as I'd like, and some types
of riding I simply never tried. Also, many horses never went beyond basic
training under saddle, so don't have any understanding of some of the moves an
MSAR rider might need to be asking for. Or if it isn't practiced regularly, the
consistency and precision of a cue will be sloppy and the horse may not
translate the cue correctly. The delay for correct response, or the potential
incorrect response, could actually make a difference in rider safety or
others.
Even though horse and rider might be well seasoned, mixing a rider with
more limited training with a horse with more limited training, and you have
increased the potential for decreased rider control of that horse. But
regardless of the level of training for horse or rider, there is always
more to learn. ;)
Yep. The better trained rider will rely substantially more on seat and legs
for communication. Combine the better trained rider with the better trained
horse, and the bit need only be comfortable in the horse's mouth because contact
is very light.
I've heard non-Western riders complain about the "cruel" curb bit, yet
the common low port curb with a moderate shank is actually kinder than a broken
mouthpiece snaffle if someone starts hauling on the horse's mouth. And while
there are plenty of people who misuse a spur - pick a discipline - the
ability to use one correctly provides opportunity for increased finesse.
Another misconception is the Western spur, which appears to be nasty. Yet
lightly touching and rolling that spur correctly is actually
gentler than poking with any spur (including English) or banging the
horse's side with a bare boot.
Once the horse understands the lighter and more subtle communication, you
tend to have a more relaxed, more willing horse, too. To have a calm, willing
horse is a big advantage for MSAR if the rider gets into a tricky
suituation! ;)
Yep. ;)
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Jorene Downs Tulare Co, CA SAR, MSAR, Swiftwater Rescue, US&R, Technical Rescue, Cave Rescue, Hasty Team, ICP www.CEOates.com/sar Tulare-Kings CERT Program Coordinator www.tk-cert.org |
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING
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- Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING, bonnie elster, 10/04/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
Jorene, 10/04/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
pennbo, 10/05/2003
- Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING, Jorene, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
Jorene, 10/05/2003
- Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING, pennbo, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
pennbo, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
Deb8562, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
Jorene, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
wwfarm, 10/05/2003
- Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING, pennbo, 10/05/2003
- Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING, Jorene, 10/05/2003
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[MSAR] MSAR not yahoo,
Una Smith, 10/06/2003
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Re: [MSAR] MSAR not yahoo,
Jorene, 10/06/2003
- Re: [MSAR] MSAR not yahoo, Una Smith, 10/06/2003
- Re: [MSAR] MSAR not yahoo, JULIE FRANCO, 10/06/2003
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Re: [MSAR] MSAR not yahoo,
Jorene, 10/06/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
pennbo, 10/05/2003
- Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING, Jorene, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
wwfarm, 10/05/2003
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Re: [MSAR] HORSE TRAINING,
Jorene, 10/05/2003
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