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In this video, a
first saddling and working on the lines, watch
the calm, quiet, partnership between trainer and
horse. As Strader steps backward when approached
with the saddle blanket, Darrell simply moves
along with him, settling the blanket. When led
back to the saddle, Strader stands quietly for
tacking up. The consistent theme is 'no drama.'
In the lines,
Darrell not only urges the horse to move around
him, but begins teaching Strader to give to the
bit, guiding him into smaller circles, teaching
him to follow the feel while maintaining forward
motion.
Notice that
Darrell gets a willing responsiveness with no
whip in hand.
At the close of
this session, Darrell moves in close to the
horse and at arm's length 'rides' him from the
ground, positioning himself alongside the saddle
as they move together. This is the way Strader
will see a rider eventually, and he is being
prepared for that day. |
'Strader'...is
a yearling
Dash Ta Fame
son
destined for barrel horse competition.
He is owned by Roy Quinn, long time
friend/client of Darrell's. Roy has the
distinction of having bred and shown APHA World
Champion Halter Stallion Night Train. He
and Darrell have been sharing their horse wisdom
for decades.
Click the "Play" button below to watch. |
