FREE MINI-MASTERCLASS: TEACHING STOPS
Stop Pulling Against Pressure: How to Teach Your Off-The-Track Horse a Reliable, Light Stop
Discover why conventional pulling creates brace and anxiety in thoroughbreds and standardbreds—and how to install an effortless, prompt halt from the ground and saddle using clear combined reinforcement.
When an off-the-track horse feels bit pressure, their instinct isn’t to halt; it’s to lean, rush, or brace against the contact.
In this concise, step-by-step masterclass, you’ll learn:
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The Racecourse Reflex: Why pulling back on both reins triggers acceleration instead of deceleration, and how to safely rewire that response.
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The Stop Sequence: How to break the halt down into clear, micro-cues so your horse never feels trapped or claustrophobic.
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Pressure & Release Timing: The exact millisecond to release the rein so your horse learns that softening pays off immediately.
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Ground-to-Saddle Transfer: How to test and solidify the response from the ground first, ensuring you have reliable brakes before you ever put your foot in the stirrup.
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Presented by Dr Kate Fenner
Equine scientist, equestrian coach, and creator of the Race-2-Ride program. Holding a PhD in horse training and behaviour, Kate helps owners decode racehorse psychology and build a light, responsive partnership using evidence-based training principles.
