#5 A Closer Look at Head and Neck Positions

Sigourney Klaunig

Hi! This week we talk a little about the head and neck positions of the horse and how to teach 3 different ones. Our new Instagram account that is complementary to this Podcast, where you can find additional information, videos and photographs as well as linked resources, can be found under this handle - @chroniclesoffinn Here’s the episode breakdown: 1. Discussing how positive reinforcement training can indirectly carry over to and benefit other training 2. Introducing more interactivity in this Podcast through the Instagram account 3. (10min. Mark) Why Neck + Head Positions are so important in training 4. Which head positions you should/can teach first 5. Teaching a lowered head position “Down” 6. Important things to note with the phrase “on/behind/in front of the bit” 7. Teaching vertical flexion of the neck “Collect” 8. Two techniques to teach lateral neck + Head flexion I hope you enjoy and see you again next week! Legal Disclaimer: This podcast documents how I taught my horse Finn certain behaviours. I do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injuries which may arise from reliance on information contained in this Podcast episode and the adjoining Instagram post. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chroniclesoffinn/message