Comments on: Larry’s comments

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 22:45:30 +0000

Great article, thanks! I “physically” knew about timing cues with the feet but you described it so well! I’ve ridden 20 years using bits and have only transitioned to bittless (and shoeless) in the last two. For me it really comes down to miles. Lots of one on one walking, trotting, cantering. ..traveling together to build skills and the relationship that fosters understanding and softness.

By: mike

mike — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:56:56 +0000

I enjoyed reading larry’s comments there is a lot of good information there, I’m going to try with my horse I never heard about the timing of the front legs before but it makes sense. My horse has lost respect to me and don’t know if its because I changed to an english bitless but know he won’t give and shakes his head and is rearing up on me larry help!!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:37:31 +0000

Thanks I Have a lot to learn

By: Bud

Bud — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:19:18 +0000

Hooray, this will improve everything that we do with our horses from the basic connection and overall relationship. Your horse will be a happy camper when you are on his back while the synchronicity of the two of you will shine through and distinguish you as a rider. This is called cadence and timed cueing. It can be learned easily from practice of long lineing.

By: FranR

FranR — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:29:01 +0000

Thanks for the advice! Your explaintion was clear
and precise. When I was still actively training students, I had them start out with a halter and 2 lead lines and bareback. I felt the balance and the
soft hands must come before a steel bit.When we did use a bit it was a snaffle. I also used rubber bits as needed. I also asked my students to picture what they wanted to do-it was a treat to see the students achieve their goals.vice.
Thanks again for your a

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:08:13 +0000

A great article from Larry. I just want to remind everyone that the good hands Larry talks about, those that can time a release especially when in a gait other than the walk, can exist only if the rider has an independent seat.

By: Marilyn Moor

Marilyn Moor — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:36:03 +0000

Wonderful advice. Not sure how many people really understand this. Definitely deserves practice. We need to be seen as the leaders in this relationship – but sincere, caring, understanding and patient at the same time.
Many thanks for your input. More please,
Marilyn ❗ 😀 💡

By: norma Bezuidenhout

norma Bezuidenhout — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:39:47 +0000

Excellent advice. Also never thought about this timing of the feet; makes so much sense. I also use a very soft rubber snaffle on trail rides otherwise my horse is dependable even just a halter. Thanks

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:37:31 +0000

🙂 Wise advice!

By: Caryn

Caryn — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 02:06:46 +0000

I think that this advice should be used 😀 I agree with you that with your body language should be calmness my horse that doesn’t really care about anything jumps every time my (loud annoying) brother comes near with anything she spooks EVERY time so this is an example that horses are smart and they know if you are calm, scared, etc. I had an autistic boy ride her and she is normally a really fast walker go as slow as she could! I was impressed and reminded that they are very smart!