Videos tagged with "toss"

The Key to Training Success - Patience, Consistency, Kindness [01:41]
Spring 2012 (First year off the track) 5yo off the track Quarter Horse to be used for barrel racing and dressage. Had an issue of head tossing at the start of his training. This issue was fixed with NO equipment changes, NO rough training methods or harsh bits/equipment (was being ridden in a Myler snaffle), NO trank or other types of supplements used to "calm" a horse (ie - equine chill) and NO professional riding/training (only riding done by myself without professional instruction). FYI - this issue was fixed within about a month, maybe less. The tools used to fix this issue were: PATIENCE - getting frustrated causes tension in the rider which transfers to the horse making it impossible for him to relax into the contact and become supple and engaged. Also, losing patience and yanking the rein when soft, consistent contact doesn't seem to be creating results is counterproductive and could irritate the horse or (on a more sensitive horse) upset the horse to the point where they do not trust you enough to work for you. CONSISTENCY - In order for an issue like this to be resolved on a young horse, the rider must always be giving the same message as to not confuse the horse. Every time the head is tossed, contact is held and leg pressure is increased to push the horse into the contact. When he softens and brings his head down he is rewarded - a "good boy" and a pat on the neck with a slight decrease in rein contact tells him he did something right. If this is done the same ...

Wild Horse Race, Cheyenne Frontier Days [02:42]
Video of the Wild Horse Race. At 1:13 is when two horses collide, tossing one of the riders. I'm fairly sure he's fine.
Tags: Horse Racing, Wild Horse, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Race Seven

Emirates Singapore Derby 2012 Contenders: Full Toss [00:32]

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Eastex Handicap Preview [02:16]
A look ahead to the 2012 Eastex Handicap at Remington Park. The Eastex is the first stakes event at the Oklahoma City track. Featuring Thru The Fire, Cold Granite Stone, A Toss Up, The Rare Corona and Oklahoma Bandido. Some of the top older horses in Quarter Horse racing have won the Eastex, including Louisiana Senator and Separate Bet.
Tags: Eastex, Handicap, Remington Park, Quarter Horse, Oklahoma, horse racing, horses, The Rare Corona, Thru The Fire, A Toss Up, Cold Granite Stone, raceview Network

$50K Eastex Handicap G2 [02:34]
Biggest Races, Fastest Horses - RaceView Network! March 4, 2012 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City. Quarter Horse runners, 3-year-olds & up, going 350 yards. A Toss Up, the only sophomore in the race, surprises the field with an impressive tally under jockey David Pinon for trainer Eddie Willis and owners James Sills and Abel Flores. (+15)
Tags: Eastex Handicap, A Toss Up, Remington Park, Quarter, Horse, horse racing, Eddie Willis, David Pinon, raceview Network, Oklahoma