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What does True Collection look like?

Written on 20/03/2013, 15:25 by admin

Randy, "How do I know that I am doing Western Dressage correctly?" Western Dressage is about progression of expectations. You need to train your feel, but you also need to have an eye for what is expected. The premiss behind Western Dressage is to rebalance the western horse by using Dressage...

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Proper Use of Holding a Bridle Horse.

Written on 10/03/2013, 10:49 by admin

Riding out on the trail or schooling, riders often hold their reins in whatever way is most comfortable or useful. Riding casually, we might use two hands, or cross the reins, or switch frequently from hand to hand, but in the horse show ring, rules are very specific about how the reins are held, and...

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The “What is the Difference” The Five “Ws” of Western Dressage.

Written on 01/01/2013, 18:31 by admin

The “What is the Difference?” "The Five W's of Western Dressage": “What? Why? Who? Where? When?” Do you need an excuse to be with your horse? If you are like me, probably not. Even mucking Carbon's stall is enjoyable; I love every minute I spend with my boy. Have you ever gotten on your horse and...

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Demystifying The Pyramid! What is the Training Scale ?

Written on 28/12/2012, 20:58 by admin

Demystifying The Pyramid "Training Scale?" Do you remember sitting in high school and not understanding the question that everyone else seemed to know the answer to? Do you remember being so afraid to raise your hand that you pretended you already knew the answer and regretted it when the...

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The “Why” The Five “Ws” of Western Dressage.

Written on 15/12/2012, 18:31 by admin

The “Why?” "The Five W's of Western Dressage": “What? Why? Who? Where? When?” In the last year, there have been lots of people asking, “What is Western Dressage?” You may have seen an article or two labeled, “What is Western Dressage?” Simply put, Western Dressage is a method of training that brings...

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Snaffle vs Curb

Written on 15/10/2012, 15:00 by admin

I have a question, Randy: If a horse goes nicely in a snaffle, why do you need to change to a curb or (bridle)? Good question, here is the answer: "Very few folks can ride bridlelss, but even fewer can ride with a bridle!" ~ Eitan Beth-Halachmy The simple truth is that you do not need a...

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What did your horse teach you today?

Written on 14/10/2012, 13:37 by admin

Question: I have a beautiful 9 year old Paint/Qtr gelding. He hadn't been handled in over a year before we brought him home, but we've been handling him everyday. However, most of the handling has been allowing him to graze on the lead. Last weekend, I attempted to give him some wormer...

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The use of the Curb bit at lower levels.

Written on 29/09/2012, 12:08 by admin

Bethe Mounce Question---"why the curb chain and not a plain snaffle? This is lower level dressage, right?"This question is in reference to riding Western Dressage tests in a curb bit or snaffle bit. I am not sure if I fully understand the question, but you mention a curb chain… I think...

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Why use a Cavesson?

Written on 29/09/2012, 12:03 by admin

Randy I have a question, "why do you use a Cavesson?"thanks Brock HolbrookThat is a great question and here is my answer: Analogy:Think of using a cavesson like you would if you went to the orthodontist to get braces put on your teeth. It is a temporary tool to fix a problem. Once the problem is...

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Randy Byers Truth Revealed!

Written on 22/06/2012, 19:40 by admin

"Rearing and flipping over backwards is the single most dangerous thing a horse can do!"Why does a horse rear?Rearing is a refusal to go forward or an evasion to your "go forward" aids or cues!""How do you fix a rearing problem? Simply put, "keep the horse's feet moving in any direction except...

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What is a Western Dressage Bridle Horse?

Written on 11/04/2012, 09:29 by admin

Developing a good "Western Dressage Bridle Horse" is all about your expectations of what you want in a "finished horse". There are many training methods claiming that they are the only correct way to train a horse. Even though there are many ways to "start", "develop", or "finish" a horse, the...

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Q&A Flying Lead Change

Written on 04/04/2012, 13:44 by admin

"Transitioning from a Simple Change to a Flying Change" "I am going to be showing this summer, but I have been working for a few months on lead changes and my horse can get where he does like half a trot stride then goes to the next lead, but I can't get him to do an actual flying...

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Ground Manners

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:13 by admin

"My name is Briana. I’m training a 2-year old mare and she does not know her ground manners. What do I do and how do I teach her good ground manners?" Thank you for asking these questions. This is a very widely researched topic. There are many books, videos, DVDs and other educational...

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How do I get her to slow down?

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:12 by admin

"How do I get her to slow down, collect, and accept the bit and stop being so neurotic about whenever the reins are gathered and the bit makes contact with her mouth?" This is a great question and you have given me lots of detail to help in forming a response. I like to define a...

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Speed Control

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:11 by admin

I like to define a ‘broke horse’ by saying that you have full control of direction and impulsion, regardless of how good your ground work is and how soft he is. Using this definition, If you cannot control the speed of the canter, he is not broke or not broke enough. The quick and simple...

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Anthropomorphism

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:10 by admin

“My horse sleeps better at night in a barn because he feels safe, my horse comes to me in the field because he loves me, my horse won't take its medicine just to spite me.” We can’t help but love our equine friends because of their social nature, but can we be accused of the dangerous behavior of...

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I can't control my horse on the ground.

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:05 by admin

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ACTIVE VS PASSIVE "LEADERSHIP

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:01 by admin

"In a world full of horse trainers, clinicians and equine professionals competing to make a mark for themselves, many find new ways to reinvent the wheel; however, several try to put their knowledge into some package where we may identify with it all. In the equine world, leadership is the key to...

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“Natural Horsemanship” What is its Message?

Written on 25/03/2012, 22:00 by admin

In the world of “Natural Horsemanship”, there is a widely used phrase “be as soft as possible and as firm as necessary.” It you ask 20 people what Natural Horsemanship means, you will get 20 different answers. There is also a growing concern about how firm is too firm and how gentle is too gentle. If...

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“Confidence” is leadership in action, and "Fear”

Written on 25/03/2012, 21:58 by admin

"I have been raising a family for the last 20 years and I need help with my confidence. I was a fearless rider when I was younger, but now I am nervous. Last year I got hurt and I am not sure if I want to just hop on, now. My horse is very pushy on the ground when I lead him." “Confidence” is...

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USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

‎ Let's use a little logic: 2+2=4, 3+3=5. 100% of us can agree that one answer is correct and the other is not. This mutual agreement is because this statement is quantifiable and it is definitive not subjective.Dressage is "subjective" not "definitive". The USDF has done a great job trying to...

USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

On April 14th, 2012 Randy Byers performed a Western Dressage test at Donida Farms in Auburn Washington. He received a 68.1 on USEF Basic Western Dressage test 1If you are having issues watching this video you can view it...

The Dance

In April 2011 Carbon and I performed a Western Dressage demo for a group of guests at Barenscheer Arena at UM. I want to give a big thank you to the University of Minnesota, Kelly Vallandingham, Jen Johnson of Midwest Western Dressage and all the guests that watched Carbon and I dance to Garth...

Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

Randy Byers competed with his horse, Carbon, at the Morgan show in Monroe Washington on May 10, 2012. He received the highest score of the day with a 69.524 in the USEF Basic test #1. This is an educational video to help you see the movements and scores that USDF judges are rewarding and looking...

Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

We hear Dressage instructors say that shoulders-in is a great movement for suppling, straightness, and getting the hind end to engage, but when was the last time you actually saw a practical application to this movement? In many of the western disciplines, it is commonly taught to do a...

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Articles

What does True Collection look like?

Proper Use of Holding a Bridle Horse.

The “What is the Difference” The Five “Ws” of Western Dressage.

Demystifying The Pyramid! What is the Training Scale ?

The “Why” The Five “Ws” of Western Dressage.

Snaffle vs Curb

What did your horse teach you today?

The use of the Curb bit at lower levels.

Why use a Cavesson?

Randy Byers Truth Revealed!

What is a Western Dressage Bridle Horse?

Q&A Flying Lead Change

Ground Manners

How do I get her to slow down?

Speed Control

Anthropomorphism

I can't control my horse on the ground.

ACTIVE VS PASSIVE "LEADERSHIP

“Natural Horsemanship” What is its Message?

“Confidence” is leadership in action, and "Fear”

Latest Videos

USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

The Dance

Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

USEF Western Dressage Test Primary Level #4 score 68.3

USEF Western Dressage Test Basic Level #1 score 68.1

The Dance

Western Dressage USEF Basic Test #1. What does 69.524 looks like?

Making Practical application to Shoulders-in

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