Welcome to the Allaround Academy's Masterclass with trainer and NRHA Judge Don Boyd! Explore foundational horsemanship through comprehensive groundwork and riding techniques. Gain insights into effective communication, trust, and discipline. Learn to navigate gaits seamlessly and enhance your skills with practical exercises designed for fun, safety, and correctness.
Course plan
Introduction
Don Boyd
Topics of this Masterclass
Chapter 1: Groundwork
Chapter Introduction
Circle of Fear
Why is Groundwork Important?
Groundwork Basics
Groundwork 1.1 Leading
Leading Information
Leading out of the Box
Leading Basics
Turn Around
Leading in the Box
Groundwork 1.2 Tying & Knots
Where to tie
Different Knots
Proper Halter Adjustment
Different Halter Equipment
Handling Emergency Situations
A Word about Vices
Disciplining your Horse
Groundwork 1.3 Applying & Adjusting Equipment
Polo Waps vs. Splint Boots
Applying Splint Boots
Applying Polo Wraps without Quilt
Applying Polo Wraps with Quilt
Rolling the Wrap
Different Saddle Pads
Adjusting Pad and Saddle
Adjusting Stirrup Length
Adjusting the Headstall
Taking the Bit out
Chapter 2: Riding Skills
Chapter Introduction
Balance & Control
Chapter 2.1 Basic Riding Skills
Getting on the Horse
Walk off
Park
One Handed & Two Handed Riding
How to use Reins
Warmup Basics
Warmup
Chapter 2.2 Advanced Riding Skills
Body Position Basics
Body Position
Leg Signal
Positioning
Bending Basics
Bending
Collection Basics
Collection
Chapter 2.3 Steering Basics
Steering is key
Guiding Exercise Basics
Guiding Exercise - Jog two handed
Guiding Exercise - Jog one handed
Guiding Exercise - Lope
Look Where you go
Chapter 2.4 Cone Game
Cone Game - Explanation
Cone Game - Jog
Cone Game - Lope
A Word about Correction
Rewarding
Chapter 3: Transitions
Chapter Introduction
Hip Control Basics
Hip Control
Stop and Backup
Lope to Walk Basics
Lope to Walk
Back up Basics
Back up Beginners
Back up Advanced
Stop
Chapter 3.1 Clover Leaf
Plan your ride
Clover Leaf - Explanation
Clover Leaf - Jog
Clover Leaf - Lope
Additional Considerations and Concluding Remarks
Control your Emotions
Don't kill Horses Confidence
Mental Strength
Share your Experience
