TRAINER’S TIP 6: Preparing the Horse for the Rider

In this lesson, Clem Lee shows us the use of repetition and patience to easily and safely get the horse to accept the rider. Using steps covered in previous Trainers Tips, he once again goes to the pedestal, repeats the horse’s acceptance of the saddle, lunges the horse to expend extra energy, and begins having his assistant lay over the horse, then finally mount the saddle. All these steps are accomplished with a quiet, calm, yet determined approach.

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