Articles from Author Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan

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July 23, 2010

Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan

This month we’ll conclude our three part series on colt starting. We’re going to use a technique that I like for a colt that is being especially difficult or broncy. There are other ways of starting your colt, and this way takes the help of an experienced rider or...

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July 23, 2010

Colt Starting Part 2

Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan

This month, we will continue our series on how to start a colt under saddle. Before you start this month’s exercises, review last month’s round pen training to make sure your horse remembers everything and is listening to you.br...

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July 23, 2010

Colt Starting Part 1

Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan

This month we will cover how to start a young horse in the round pen as the first step towards starting him under saddle. For these exercises, you will need a round pen about 60 feet in diameter, a lariat rope, and protective boots for your horse’s legs. I want to start by...

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April 16, 2010

Teaching Your Horse Tricks

Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan

Teaching tricks can be a fun way to work with your horse. It changes things up a bit and makes it interesting and exciting for both of you. We’re going to cover teaching two tricks here: first, teaching your horse to side pass towards you, and second, teaching your horse...

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March 26, 2010

Preparing Your Horse for the Farrier

Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan

In this month’s article, we will cover how to prepare your horse for the farrier. This is not focused on fixing a horse that has problems with having his feet handled, we are just going to cover some exercises that will make your horse easy and pleasant to shoe. I firmly...