Need some help with training DVDs.

[Frankie]

Since my accident, I would really like to watch some training DVDs as I am healing. I am not sure which one is best for my needs…

My needs…

MAIN OBJECTIVE
To gain an ever greater knowledge of understanding what my horse thinks, feels, tries to tell me and goes through. I want to know all the signs and signals and to always build the bond.

Western Riding only

I don’t have access to a round pen anymore so if it’s a lot of pen work, I can’t do it.
Shame too because we use to rock in there. Turning on time dime, coming to me with head down and all that.

And, of course, it never hurts to revisit the basic. Perhaps in a new light, as seen though the lens of the camera.

Best to all always,
Frankie

[gbarmranch]

I love Clinton Anderson - almost all round pen work can be done with a lunge line, so that is not an issue.. He is easy to follow, lots of practical ideas and exercises, no games, and his training will get results... but it is like anything else, there is no place for an ego or anger when training a horse, less is more (meaning short training sessions a few times a day rather then one or two long ones), and patience - training takes time to be done right!!!

I think he is the closest to an old fashioned trainer I see out there, but I would also watch some of the others, or read their books. The secret is too find what works for you and Romeo - no two people learn the same way, and neither do horses... There is no real right or wrong on training as long as it is humane and gets results...

What a great opportunity to take this healing time to learn as much as you can - good for you Frankie

[Orchid]

I have been re-watching Lunging for Respect by Clinton Anderson the last couple of nights (thanks again for that, jyates!) and I think you might find it helpful, Frankie.

[Hola]

I personally think John Lyons would be a good fit for you , hes probaly one of the least "aggressive" trainers out there , hes very to the point and he offers clinics where you can go and become certified by him...

[Mule Fool]

I agree for some really concrete helpful information Clinton Anderson is good. What I have seen he uses a couple of different temperament of horses so you can see how to deal with different types of problems that might come up. I also like the books by Buck Brannaman, Mark Rashid and Leslie Desmond and Bill Dorrance, but they're more philosophical whereas Clinton gives specific easy to understand information. You already seem to have an open mind about things so that will work in your favor too.

[carlagsd]

Glad you're on the mend!

We have RFD TV and I've been able to watch shows by: Pat Parelli, Monty Roberts, John Lyons, Chris Cameron, Dennis Reis, Richard Shrake and Clinton Anderson and others I can't remember.

After watching these guys for months, I settled on Clinton Anderson. He explains clearly what he does and why and for me his methods work very well and I see the results just like he says they'll happen.

I think just watching all of them was helpful, but when it came down to something I could actully do with my horse, CA tells you how to get the response you're looking for and what signs to watch for from your horse.

Everyone teaches a little differently and everybody learns in a different way, but for me CA is the most helpful and easy to understand.

[miss leanne]

Craig Cameron and Richard Shrake are two of my personal favorites. I like Clinton Anderson a lot as well. My very favorite, probably because I've had a lot of chances to see him work a lot of different types of horses and I've seen personally that his horses to VERY well in competition and I know he turns out a FANTASTIC horse, is Larry Trocha.

He's got a complete video series that addresses every aspect of western training for every discipline, from starting colts to tuning up finished horses. He IS more aggressive than a lot of folks, but he's not afraid to tell it like it is. Here's a link to his stuff:

http://www.horsetrainingvideos.com/f...on-package.htm

I hope you find what works for you! And big snaps for doing research and educating yourself! That's more than ALOT of people would have done in your situation. Good job!

[dandeeqh]

I have to agree with Gbar on Clinton Anderson. I like his methods and his explanations are easy to understand.

[horses19201]

I have to agee with Clinton Anderson. I have his Series 1 Groundwork DVD's. I like them beause he shows you an untrained horse. What the excercise looks like when done correctly, and explains common horse and handler mistakes. Also you don't have to use a ruondpen for those excercises.

[Quarters N Paints]

Tom Dorrance (book, True Unity) Bill Dorrance ( Tom's brother) and Ray Hunt, Ray Hunt learned from Dorrance and they are both great as they are more about the horse and how they think and work, so it helps you to understand how they understand things.....

I love their work.............................................. . Have read and re-read all the books they have out and am going back to them now and then when I run into a bump in the road with any horse.

[miss leanne]

I will RESOUNDINGLY second Ray Hunt... very practical stuff.

[Range]

I, too, like CA. I've watched many and find that CA's methods actually work. I can watch him and then go out and try it...and it works. I'm having some issues with one of my horses, but he's just more stubborn.

However, you may try a wide variety, then mesh them into something that works for you.

As an aside, I wanted to get a CA training video/DVD for reining, but apparently I need to try to find something of Flarida's!!!

[Mrs. Hazel pethig]

There's lot of different stuff out there that are good. I have been jaded though after reading "True Horsemanship thru Feel". It takes a couple times of reading it. It's written more along the lines of telling a story instead of an instruction manual. The information on the web is endless. Frank Bell is another good one especially for learning to read a horse.
I know you said western, but Jane Savoie has some good stuff too. I read alittle of everything and anything that pertains to horse behavior, training, riding, etc. I tend to shy away from the more well known trainers. Besides not wanting to spend a fortune on their packages, I just find most of them hard to sit thru and hard to carry over to working your own horse.

[gbarmranch]

I did a clinic with Jane Savoi way back when - she is good...

[Frankie]

Thanks for all the help guys! I will go check out the CA stuff first.

[Littlebitocolor]

When I started dating my husband, he was all about the "cowboy mentality". My daughter thought I was crazy and said it would never work cause we were too different.

I got him into Clinton Anderson and he is hooked. Two years later, he has trained our stallion who had never been touched before and he is now 3 years old....everyone says he is the best stallion they have ever seen! My husband took his time with him and followed Clinton Anderson to the tee!

We also met Craig Cameron a few weeks ago...what a riot! That man has such an infectious laugh! We just loved him!