www.horsetrainingvideos.com In this short video clip, reining and cutting horse trainer, Larry Trocha shows what cues the rider needs to use to ask a horse for a light, balanced stop. Special attention is given to how the rider should use his hands, legs and seat to get a good response from the horse. This clip was taken from one of Larry Trocha’s horse training videos titled, “Western Riding Know How”. The video is ideal for western riders wanting to know the fundamentals of horsemanship. You can purchase the entire 2-hour DVD at Larry Trocha’s website on this webpage: www.horsetrainingvideos.com Larry is a professional reining and cutting horse trainer located in northern California.
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Hi Larry I have a cutting horse mare that is lazy on her stops can I go back and use this stop on her ?
@MsCutter1 ABSOLUTELY
Excellent! I continually tell people of your videos.
I am really new to the training regime. Although I have ridden all my life, I have found I really don’t know much about proper riding. Thanks for the instruction.
@williamskl1 my hat is off to you. It’s refreshing to hear a person tell the truth concerning their horsemanship.
It’s been my experience that most folks exagerate quite a bit.
We all have to start somewhere and it’s no discrace to start at the bottom.
I did.
Good luck,
Larry T.
@RightOnQ62 thank you. I appreciate that.
Larry T.
Hi Larry,
I justbought a 4 yo with100 days on him. He is so soft in front and I’m wondering if he is too soft. He doesnt like to take contact and goes happily with slack in the reins, stops, backs , neck reins …. But his stops are abrupt & proppy with the front legs. I’ve been work him long and low to get more contact and swing from his HQ. which helps. Am I doing the right thing? I dont want to undo any fab training he has. Sincerely, Karen from Aust. .
Further to this, I wonder if he has had training aids used on him too early in his training – can easy stops, etc have this effect if used too soon? Which one of your dvds covers getting the horse to travel well and really use himself correctly?
All the best, Karen.
Could you recommend one of yours which covers these issues?
@DiamondSpirit1 you can improve the “propping of the front legs” by doing a 360 and leaving, immediately after the stop.
Make certain you are NOT pulling on him when stopping.
Larry T.
Thanks, Larry. I’m learning so many simple and effective tips from your dvds and newsletters. My horse just “gets it” so quickly – it leaves us both with such a great sense of achievement. No doubt I should also work on my timing and feel. Can’t wait to get in the saddle and try it out! Thanks again.
@DiamondSpirit1 you can get my two videos on stopping… “Teach Your Horse to Stop Light and Collected, vol. 1.5 and vol. 2″.
Each video covers specific stopping issues.
Larry T.
Got my pony going nicely with the Rein release kneck reining, going to try the stopping backing up as well, cool stuff
@pedanticvindictivema, that’s the way to go! Good luck with the stopping.
Larry T.
it works it works it works!
this simple video has made a tremendous difference in how my green broke gelding stops and backs (and he is almost 8yo)…in like 3 days of training! still opening his mouth a little on backing, but he is getting better every day.
thanks mr trocha, so useful as always!
one question that i have been wondering…
do you put a wrinkle at the corner of the mouth or no wrinkle?
i use a 7/16 o-ring currently with 1 wrinkle at the corner of his mouth. seems to work well.
@nagasama75, glad you are getting good results.
I personally seldom have much of a wrinkle on most horses.
However, you should go with what is working well for you on your particular horse.
Larry T.
Happy Valentines Day.
Does this work even though your horse isn’t used for Western riding? The mare I ride is used for harness racing (she trots really fast). I have some problems slowing her down, because everytime I ride her on “short” reins (I ride English) she just speeds up…
@BrendenHoff Yes, if you practiced this consistently, it would work on your english horse. Start at using this technique at the walk. Once the horse understands, then you can move up to the trot.
Larry T.
I had that “ahaa!” moment right at the end of the video, and said out loud “and that’s why his head shoots straight up in the air!” about 2 seconds before you said it in the video. About every third video clip, I get that moment where the light bulb clicks on, and I realize I’m doing what you’re doing, but look how much better it could be! Thanks for posting your videos – keep it up, it’s great!
i love your videos! they have helped me very much! i was just wondering, what do you think about doug phipps training program?
I have a 4 year old that tends to pull thru my hands when asking for a stop . I have walked 10 feet or so asked released , asked released and eventualy I end up doing a one rein stop and starting over. Yesterday we worked on this like about 1/2 hour . but with this is another complication I am trying to figure out ( and is new) is that when I do subtle right turn or ask for a right hand stop she throws her head and tries to trot out.
@Justsurfinthru, you need to teach your horse to give to your hands and give to the bit. Watch my youtube video about using a German Martingale. You’ll undstand what I’m talking about.
Larry T.
what is the benefit to having several set/releases when at a faster speed then just setting the brick wall and holding until they stop?
@DrifterZoie, I stated the reason at the end of the video.
Walking off is a problem I have had for a long time. Your instructions are so clear thanks for this lesson.
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