Walking On Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2016 | Page 24

Gary Lane Gaited Horse Clinic Saturday, April 9 & Sunday, April 10, 2016 • 9:00 AM Lookout Hills Farm 3300 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 Noted gaited horse trainer and clinician, Gary Lane, will host a clinic April 9 & 10, 2016. The clinic, open to 10 individuals (on a first come first serve basis) will benefit the Bluegrass Pleasure & Walking Horse Association (BPWHA). The fee is $300 per applicant and a $60 fee for those who want to attend and audit the clinic. Overnight stalls are $20 including bedding. The clinic will consist of a discussion and teaching of the biomechanics of the gaited horse, understanding Gait scale and recognition, bitting for the Trail or Rail and personal individual gait modification and training with the ten participants and their horses. About Gary Gary Lane is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of the novice and professional gaited horse trainer in order to develop a free going horse and obtain a smooth easy gait. His book “Training the Gained Horse: From the Trail to the Rail” has helped thousands in understanding the training tips of the flat foot walk for the Tennessee Walking Horse, Missouri Fox Trotter, Peruvian Paso, and Kentucky Mountain breeds. Gary spent many years teaching leadership skills to young military officers, which has given him a unique insight into the relationship between horse and rider. His ability to break the training down into simple steps is an asset to his teaching style. This approach creates a positive learning experience for the horse and rider. Gary’s definition of horse training is “the art of influencing and directing your horse to obtain his willing obedience in the accomplishment of a task”. Gary lives in Brodhead Kentucky. Using Seat Legs And Hands To Find A Smooth Easy Gait Using seat leg and hand aids to find a smooth easy gait is the key to all gaited horse riding. When the rider’s leg stimulates the hindquarters for more impulsion, followed with the right hold and placement of the hands, then the rider gives an immediate release into gait as a reward. You are then building a solid foundation for training for the rail and trail. Gary will explain the steps and mental attitude involved to get a nice trail or rail horse. Developing An Easy Gait You will learn how getting the horse’s head in the correct position will help to solve gaiting problems. Establishing and maintaining balance is the key to finding the exciting walk that all gaited horses have to offer. Using the horses’ natural ability to step into the hand without pulling is a thrilling, rewarding experience for everyone to learn and enjoy. Solving Pacing Problems In The Gaited Horse Riding a horse that likes to pace is not fun, but by using downward transitions you can turn the pace into an easy four beat gait. Identifying pacing problems under saddle can be difficult for the novice owner. Heavy shoes, saddle fit, bitting, starting a horse too young and confirmation all play a role in pacing problems. Watch as Gary helps the demonstration riders/horses find an easy four beat gait. Balance For The Trail Or Rail Rider Join Gary Lane for a lecture/power point presentation focusing on identifying on common equine behavior problems such as rushing and the methods used to solve those problems. TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT CONTACT BRYAN RICHERT AT 606-271-0381 OR [email protected]