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Pelicano, Rick.

Bombproof your horse : teach your horse to be confident, obedient, and safe no matter what you encounter / Rick Pelicano with Lauren Tjaden.

North Pomfret, Vt. : Trafalgar Square Pub., 2004.

182 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Every horse, from the pampered show-hunter to the family pet, is faced at one time or another with an object or situation that is either overwhelmingly terrifying or just downright confusing. Riders, trainers, and owners often simply wait for these situations--and the resulting bolt, balk, or buck--in fear or ignorance, rationalizing such behavior as just "a horse being a horse." With his systematic approach to "bombproofing," Sergeant Rick Pelicano of the Maryland National Capitol Park Police demonstrates how to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to training a horse, whether one is crossing a stream or riding in city traffic. Rick Pelicano is accredited by the American Riding Instructor Certification Program; in 1995, he was named Instructor of the Year. He lives in Frederick, Maryland.

Horses -- Training.

Dressage.

Tjaden, Lauren.

Introduction: What is bombproofing? -- 1. The evaluation quiz for horse and rider -- 2. Basic training exercises (Equipment you need ; The three T's of success: training, technique, and timing ; Specific exercises ; Learning to develop a feel ; The round pen and longeing) -- 3. Bombproofing (Basic instincts ; The comfort zone: working through the action and repetition ; Proactive vs. reactive skills ; Punishment and rewind ; Testing within training) -- 4. Bombproofing strategies (Diversion ; Movement ; Reassurance ; Direction) -- 5. Working your horse from the ground (Tack and special equipment ; The general plan) -- 6. Dealing with bad habits and nasty tricks (Can you deal with your horse's bad behavior? ; Is it a bad habit or jkust a bad day ; Determine proper corrective and preventive measures) -- 7. Bombproofing day (Planning and preparation ; Bombproofing day ; Making the day into a competition) -- 8. Bombproofing skills your horse should possess -- 9. Formation riding and parades -- Conclusion: Your bombproofed horse.

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2003019071

9781570762604

1570762600

53020268

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