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Understanding the Stop Response in Horses
Oct 31, 2024
Lecture Notes: The Stop Response in Horse Training
Presenter
Jodie Hartstone
Grand Prix dressage rider
Proponent of academic horse training
Key Concepts
The Four Fundamental Responses
Go
Stop
Turn
Yield
Focus on Stop Response
Negative Reinforcement
Removing rein pressure as a reward for the correct response
Understanding the Stop Response
Rein Functions for Deceleration
Slowing down from rein pressure
Stepping back and stopping from rein pressure
Shortening stride
Downward transitions
Key Points
Reins
are used for deceleration
Legs
are used for acceleration
Horses cannot process two signals at once
Demonstration of Stop Response
Stop from Rein Pressure
Apply pressure to horse's mouth
Release pressure immediately when the horse stops all four legs
Stepping Back
Apply pressure from a halt
Transition from walk into two steps of reverse
Improves lightness and obedience to rein signals
Shortening Stride
Use a rhythmic "woo-give" until the horse walks with small steps
Slow stride with a long "woo" without halting
Training Principle
Negative Reinforcement
Pressure motivates
Release of pressure trains
Outcome
When mastered, the horse will be light and obedient in the mouth to the rein signals
Conclusion
Thanks given by Jodie Hartstone
Episode brought by Fibre Fresh
Encouragement to watch future episodes of Equine TV
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