Crow Hopper's Big Guide to Buck Stopping: Put an End to Your Horse's Bucking Fits
Synopsis "Crow Hopper's Big Guide to Buck Stopping: Put an End to Your Horse's Bucking Fits"
Unillustrated (no pictures), 241 pagesControl: Either you have it--or you don't.This book, "Crow Hopper's Big Guide to Buck Stopping," falls into four sections: Section I: Learn the ground work required to begin snuffing out this deep-rooted issue. Given that "you ride the horse you lead," you'll begin your fix with your feet planted safely on terra firma. You'll gain confidence and control.Section II: Learn to see a buck coming and what to do if it happens, then get back in the saddle for exercises designed to put you in charge and prevent future problems.Section III: Perform exercises geared to address immediate and specific bucking issues: Bucking into the canter, how to deal with your fear, crossing obstacles, the horse that crow hops when introduced to the saddle.Section IV: Training appropriate for every horse and rider--and a must for those schooling the bucking horse.Your horse isn't going to buck if you have control. Your task, then, becomes gaining that control, understanding when you have it, knowing when you don't, working to get it. Contents: Section IGround Training- When You Really Lose ItIf your horse went ballistic last week, it didn't just "happen." Spot the signals.- Where I'd StartBucking horse owners, here's something you can do with your horse that advances his training, is low risk, and fun.- Whoever Moves First, Loses ("How to Get Respect")Secure your rightful spot as leader in your herd of two.- Bridle Work from the GroundDevelop control over your horse's individual body parts and gain respect- Reverse of RespectBacking your horse is an excellent way to affirm or establish your position as leader- Lungeing a Horse for Added ControlWith added training for the bucking horse, here is the how, when, and why of lunge-line trainingSection IIFixes from the saddle and preventative medicine- Your Individual Prescription- Ride Where You Can, Not Where You Can't- Core Exercises (Introduced)- Despooking: Scary Things- Despooking: Scary Moments- Getting Back On: What to Do If the Horse Bucks- Hip Control- Classic Serpentine- Softening- Calm Down Now: Drop Your Horse's Head on Command- Speed Control for Mind Control- Slow Down, Part I: Move the Hip- Slow Down, Part II: Train the Brain- Horses That Don't Wanna Go Where You Wanna Go- Shoulder Control- Train Your Horse to Travel StraightSection IIIQuestions answered: Specific and immediate fixes for the bucking horse owner- Horses that Buck When First Introduced to the Saddle- How Can I Overcome My Fear After Being Bucked Off?- My horse wants to buck or crow hop when going from a trot to a canter.- Crossing Creeks and Scary StuffSection IVTraining for every horse and rider--and a must for the bucking horse- Each Time You Mount Up, Do This First- How to Pick Up Your Reins Like a Pro- Training Magic: Release on the Thought- Reins Tell Direction, Legs Tell Speed- Talking Horse- Perfect the First Time- How Do I Keep My Horse's Attention?- Is the Cinch Strap Causing the Trouble?- Is My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?- The Sours: Buddy and Barney
