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he
seven-day session allows us to
elaborate on Wils
"Philosophy of Horse
Psychology,"
which actually is a
way of life, and the basis
for his entire program. The
course follows our
"From
Foundation to
Finished
©"
Training Program which
is presented in our video series.
Starting with the ground work,
Wil shares his all-important
"Guidelines for
Acceptable Equine
Behavior."
Students are guided through his
10
Steps
and the variations used to
advance horses from the snaffle
to the bridle. The week-long
session fully encompasses the
training process required to
prepare a horse for a finished
bit, and is the main emphasis of
the school. This will give
students a complete understanding
of the techniques involved in the
handling, reining training, and
"tuning" of a bridled horse. This
art of finishing horses,
Wils specialty, is rarely
offered to the public.
he
Wil Howe School of Fine Horse
Training is truly and
institute of knowledge...
more than most students find
comprehensible at first. It is a
course that addresses the full
range of horsemanship, from
understanding horse psychology to
ownership, maintenance, and care,
including health, training,
tuning, and advancing to one's
goals.
rom
basic horsemanship, covering all
the "little things that
count," to the refined art of
finishing training, Wil and
Beverly fulfill the school's
reputation for excellence in
teaching.
hese
two are a dynamic team of
down-to-earth instructors,
sharing the Wil Howe message of
horsemanship which is a
philosophy and way of life
developed and seasoned through
the years. Humbles and receptive
individuals, these two have
acquired immeasurable experience,
insight, and knowledge that they
willingly share with all that
come.
We
provide the finest education
for the "hungry horseman."
Your thirst for knowledge will be
quenched!
- In-depth
equine
psychology
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- Advancing
through a series of
bits into the
finished
bridle
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- Personality
traits - reading and
dealing with your
horse's
character
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- Effective
techniques for use of
hands, with details
of handling reins,
control, and
timing
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- The
roles of physical
confirmation and
mental
disposition
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- Improved
"harmony in the
saddle" and breaking
hindering habits
through
self-awareness
exercises while on
horseback
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- Practical
application of leg
aids and body control
for safety while
trail
riding
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- More
effective, in-depth
round penning
techniques
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- Safe
hobble training and
squaw
hobbling-understanding
the truth about
restraint
training
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- Ownership
- picking the right
horse for you
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- Bitting-up
exercises with
several variations,
depending on
individual factors of
each
horse
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- Care
and management of
horses and facilities
based on individual
goals
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- Applications
of softening
stretches and
physical therapy
exercises for
enhancing collection
and "carriage of
frame" for the horse
while
ridden
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- Health
care tips from
experience
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- Traditional
snaffle bit training
with emphasis on
collection,
flexibility, and
control for all
disciplines
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- Overview
of equine dentistry
and the effect of
poor dental health on
performance
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- Training
and tuning horses of
any age through the
10 Step
Program
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- Overview
of equine
chiropractic
adjustment
benefits
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- Practical
use and understanding
of traditional
Californio Vaquero
reining training
techniques
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here
is individual
goal-oriented
instruction by both Wil
and Beverly for each rider and
their horse. Personal
attention is given to each
student to help them
improve their seat, leg aids,
hands & timing, and proper,
effective use of
spurs.
he
Wil Howe School of Fine Horse
Training is a small rustic
horse operation in
Northeast Oregon
not far from Hells Canyon and the
Eagle Cap Wilderness
Area.
tudents
quarters are simple summer
bunkhouses. Campers and
motorhomes are welcome. A
homecooked, Continental Breakfast
and refreshments are available
daily at the barn. After a full
day of riding, the evenings are
left open for potluck BBQ
dinners, where students enjoy the
camaraderie around the campfire
while reviewing the days
accomplishments.
addle
time includes not only lessons in
the
round
pen
and arena, but out on high desert
trails as well so we can apply
our training tactics and expose
the horses to all conditions and
obstacles.
essions
include video taping of students
training lessons for review and
critique. In addition, each
student is allowed the
opportunity to ride one of our
Wil
Howe Ranch
geldings
for a brief period during the
school for comparison purposes.
This insures that students fully
grasp the steps involved in the
Wil Howe Training
Program.
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