How to Work Between Liberty & Online Training Session with a young horse

In this video, join Angie as she works with Bud, a 4-year-old quarter horse colt, focusing on building a bridge between liberty and online work. This session starts with Bud at liberty, meaning he’s free without a lead rope. Angie begins this way to get a sense of Bud’s level of connection with her. While Bud is still in the early stages of training, Angie’s approach is about assessing his response and noting areas to develop further in online groundwork.
Since Bud hasn’t had extensive online work yet, Angie is mindful of working within his comfort zone, progressing gradually to avoid overwhelming him. By initially observing his reactions at liberty, she gauges his natural focus and willingness to follow her. As they move through the session, Angie brings in the lead rope to establish foundational cues, like the send and disengage, which help Bud understand communication through movement and signals. Starting at a walk, she introduces the trot only once Bud reaches a relaxed state, ensuring he can calmly process each of her cues.
The session wraps up with another liberty phase, allowing Angie to see if Bud’s connection has strengthened through their focused groundwork. This video offers a closer look at Angie’s patient and observant approach to young horse training, emphasising trust, clear communication, and steady progression from liberty to online work. Watch the full session to learn practical insights for building connection and clarity with a young horse, transitioning smoothly between liberty and online cues.
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