Basic Training with David O'Connor

Choosing your direction and speed

How to use the “buddy system”

Keep your horse’s point of view in mind

Training a horse to go through water takes preparation and patience

Go by a scary object rather than toward it

Teach your horse to stand still at a mounting block

Staying perpendicular to the ground is key

How to address trailer-loading problems

Maintain control and require patience

Avoid mishaps by commanding a horse’s attention

Establish your framework for problem solving

Strong, clear aids direct a horse’s movement

How to use pressure and release

Establishing the lines of communication