Familiarity with the standard tools is an obvious and essential part of the expertise of any trade, and it's no different in horsemanship. You need tools to coach your horse, ride him, feed him and groom him. Even your body is a collection of tools you use to communicate with your pony.
There is almost limitless application for tools, limits exist only in the imagination. You may be versatile, though, only if you know the indispensable purposes of each tool and its functions. I cannot over stress the great importance of having the correct psychological approach when handling horses. Even the most dependable tools are ineffective if you are not adept at their application, and far worse, if you don't care enough to learn.
I have a tendency to classify horsemanship tools in 2 classes: naturally available and to be gained. Your hands, feet and voice are example of naturally available tools. These are gifts of nature you can use any way you select, and are essential to making you the perfect pony person. I have frequently heard the caliber of a horse person is evident in the tools he uses.
And then, of course, there are the tools that have to be acquired. These tools contribute to efficient pony care and management. For our purposes, we will talk about tools that involve what's referred to as 'western tack' here are some examples:
- The mane brush, which is used to brush the mane and the tail;
- The curry comb, used on the body. It isn't meant for use on the face or the bony parts like the lower legs. Neither is it used on delicate parts, as it is hard. It is eminently acceptable for removal of body mud;
- The hoof pick, a tool for care of hooves that every pony person should be thoroughly familiar with;
- The soft brush, the gentlest of brushes. It's great for getting rid of dust and loose hair.
- The headstall, a generic name for devices like the bridle, the halter and the bosel, which are employed to manage a horse's head by employing diverse pressure points;
- The halter, typically headgear of canvas, with a lead rope;
- The saddle, a tool that gives a platform on the horseback for riders to sit on;
- The saddle blanket, used as a comfort protection zone between horse body and saddle to protect the pony and supply him with a shock absorption layer;.
- The lunge line, a flexible, soft line of some length utilized for leading the horse during coaching and groundwork.
You might also consider the round pen a tool, or possibly a workshop. Because it has no corners to negotiate, it's an ideal arena that expedites groundwork and training. The round structure also enables trainers to get away swiftly in case there is a requirement to do so. The round pen should be sufficiently big to make allowance for freedom of movement, though not so large that it impedes horse-human coordination.
The items mentioned above are some tools you cannot do without. They are essential for training and riding your pony. Total familiarity with them is a prerequisite for anyone that has ambitions of becoming a natural horseman.
There is almost limitless application for tools, limits exist only in the imagination. You may be versatile, though, only if you know the indispensable purposes of each tool and its functions. I cannot over stress the great importance of having the correct psychological approach when handling horses. Even the most dependable tools are ineffective if you are not adept at their application, and far worse, if you don't care enough to learn.
I have a tendency to classify horsemanship tools in 2 classes: naturally available and to be gained. Your hands, feet and voice are example of naturally available tools. These are gifts of nature you can use any way you select, and are essential to making you the perfect pony person. I have frequently heard the caliber of a horse person is evident in the tools he uses.
And then, of course, there are the tools that have to be acquired. These tools contribute to efficient pony care and management. For our purposes, we will talk about tools that involve what's referred to as 'western tack' here are some examples:
- The mane brush, which is used to brush the mane and the tail;
- The curry comb, used on the body. It isn't meant for use on the face or the bony parts like the lower legs. Neither is it used on delicate parts, as it is hard. It is eminently acceptable for removal of body mud;
- The hoof pick, a tool for care of hooves that every pony person should be thoroughly familiar with;
- The soft brush, the gentlest of brushes. It's great for getting rid of dust and loose hair.
- The headstall, a generic name for devices like the bridle, the halter and the bosel, which are employed to manage a horse's head by employing diverse pressure points;
- The halter, typically headgear of canvas, with a lead rope;
- The saddle, a tool that gives a platform on the horseback for riders to sit on;
- The saddle blanket, used as a comfort protection zone between horse body and saddle to protect the pony and supply him with a shock absorption layer;.
- The lunge line, a flexible, soft line of some length utilized for leading the horse during coaching and groundwork.
You might also consider the round pen a tool, or possibly a workshop. Because it has no corners to negotiate, it's an ideal arena that expedites groundwork and training. The round structure also enables trainers to get away swiftly in case there is a requirement to do so. The round pen should be sufficiently big to make allowance for freedom of movement, though not so large that it impedes horse-human coordination.
The items mentioned above are some tools you cannot do without. They are essential for training and riding your pony. Total familiarity with them is a prerequisite for anyone that has ambitions of becoming a natural horseman.
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