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Home Study Course
FINALLY, THREE TIME OLYMPIC COACH,
JANE SAVOIE,
REVEALS HER SECRETS FOR TRAINING A HAPPY HORSE!
It’s FINALLY ready...For years riders
have been asking me how they can train their horses kindly
and systematically when they don’t have access to
good trainers in their area, they can’t afford to
take lessons as often as they’d like, they don’t
have a fancy horse, or they just don’t know EXACTLY
how to do things.
This course is my answer to those questions.
A Happy Horse has been more than
a year in the making, and it includes knowledge and information
from my 35+ years of teaching riders and horses at all levels.
Listen. I know my strengths, and I know my
weaknesses. I’d like to say I’m a brilliant
rider. But the truth is, I’m not. I’m not a
naturally gifted rider. I remember asking German master
Herbert Rehbein how he improved my horse’s canter
pirouettes so dramatically. He just shrugged his shoulders
and said, “It’s just riding.” Yeah. Easy
for him to say. The man was a genius.
That’s the problem with brilliant riders.
Most of them ride by “feel”. They don’t
actually even know what they do. That’s great for
them, but it doesn’t help the rest of us mere mortals
figure out how to do things.
But, guess what? My shortcomings as a rider
are my loss and your gain. You see, I had to learn how to
do things in a logical, step-by-step, left-brained way.
As a result, I might not be the best rider in the world,
but I’m a really good teacher. I can simplify and
break things down so all riders at any level can UNDERSTAND.
I’m convinced that this is absolutely the most comprehensive
and clear information out there on how to train your horse.
By the way, this is a really long letter,
so if you’ve already made up your mind that you want
the course, Click on the payment option of your choice and
you’ll go straight to the shopping cart.
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On the other hand, read
on:
I’m going to try something very different
here.
All the marketing experts tell me that I’m
supposed to hit you over the head with marketing hype if
I have any hope of “selling” you my A
Happy Horse home study course.
Well, I hope those marketing experts are wrong
because I’m about to break all their rules.
I’m going to treat you like a friend
here—and that means I’m going to leave out all
the hypethose marketing folks tell me to put in.
There is a lot of information in this letter.
That’s because I want you to make an informed decision…I
have a limited quantity of courses available right now (more
about that later), so I want you to be sure about your decision
when you order the course.
With so few copies available, I don’t
want to send one to the wrong person. So, let’s get
started…
OK. Here goes. Why did I put this course together
for you? I had a couple of reasons. I told you about my
first reason above. Riders from all over are just plain
frustrated and confused by the amount of misinformation,
and unclear information out there. There just doesn’t
seem to be one clear-cut, easy to understand approach to
training.
Plus, for many of you “bad” training
isn’t even the issue. You live in an area where you
don’t have access to ANY kind of training—even
if it’s sub-standard! All you want is to learn how
to train your horse in a straightforward system based on
reward.
But I have another reason for knocking myself
out to get this program together for you. I’m passionate
about a lot of things. And right up at the top of my list
are trainers who treat horses badly.
Would you be shocked to know that there are
professionals out there who resort to harsh tactics, shortcuts,
and gadgets either because they feel pressure to produce
results or because they lack the knowledge to train any
other way?
What's even more distressing to me is that
unsuspecting riders work with them because there's no one
else in their area. Or impressionable young riders apprentice
themselves to these “trainers” because they
see them win in the show ring. People think these professionals
must be doing something right because they get “results”.
And then, of course, there are lots of well-meaning
riders who love their horses, but unknowingly use poor training
techniques. They use these methods either because that’s
what they’ve been taught to do, or because they just
lack the knowledge to do things in a better way.
For example:
Do you squeeze with your legs every stride just to keep
your horse going?
Do you “jiggle” or “saw” on the
reins to put him on the bit?
Do you raise your hands and lift your horse’s head
up to get him “off his forehand”?
Do you run your horse off his feet really fast because someone
has told you that that’s the way to ride him “forward”?
Do you crank his head to the left and right to supple him
and “get him to listen”?
Do you pull on the reins to ask for a downward transition?
Do you unknowingly ride with “inelastic” elbows
that discourage your horse from going forward?
Do you use gadgets to get his head down?
Do you overbend your horse’s neck to one side and
hold it there until he “gives” and feels “soft”?
Do you confuse connection with collection?
Do you use spurs to make your horse go forward rather than
using them so you can be more delicate and refined with
your driving aids?
But here’s the great news: IT’S
NOT YOUR FAULT! You can only do what
you’ve been taught to do. All you have to do is educate
yourself so you don’t unintentionally go down the
wrong road with your horse. And if you’re still reading
at this point, I know I’m talking to you.
OK, I know I’ve been pretty blunt up to this point,
but if this letter is going to be no-holds barred, I’m
going to continue in a rather unlikely spot. I’m going
to tell you why you shouldn’t buy this course.
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BUY THIS COURSE...
There are definitely some people who should
NOT buy this course. No offense, but if
any of these describe you, well…you probably shouldn’t
be on this web page…
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Please
don’t buy A Happy Horse
if you’re looking for the Holy Grail of training.
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Don’t
buy it if you’re looking for a quick fix or short
cuts to train you horse as quickly as possible.
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The
course is not for you if you place ribbons and trophies
above the welfare of your horse, or you use him to satisfy
your own ego or ambition.
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The
course is also not for you if you don't have the discipline
to be consistent and clear in your training.
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Also,
if you tend to bully your horse, and you're not willing
to base training on MASSIVE reward rather than on punishment,
stop reading right now. This is not the program for
you. (I told you I was going to be blunt.)
This course is for serious riders (that includes
serious beginners!) who know it takes work and knowledge
to succeed. If you’re willing to put forth the effort,
then A Happy Horse is the blueprint
that will help you develop a satisfying relationship with
your horse so you both can have FUN!
This course IS for you if:
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You enjoy the training
process and understand it takes time to train correctly.
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You want to know how
to develop a clear, non-verbal language so it's easier
to communicate with your horse.
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You like having things
broken down in a systematic program.
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You're happy and appreciative
of any small effort your horse makes.
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You're confused about
how to do some movements and exercises.
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You're not completely
sure how to use your seat, legs and hands to get certain
results.
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You're occasionally frustrated
by training issues and blame yourself for being a "bad
rider".
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You think your horse
isn't capable of doing quality work because he's not
a traditional dressage breed.
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You can't get your horse
consistently on the bit.
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You can't afford to work
with a trainer on a regular basis.
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There aren't any decent
trainers in your area.
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You’re confused
and frustrated because your trainer tells you what to
do but doesn't tell you HOW to do it.
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You just want someone
to explain things in a CLEAR, step-by-step, easy to
understand way.
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Questions & Answers:
Lots of people have been asking questions
about the course so I'm going to answer some of
them here.
Q: How are these lessons different
from the lessons in your other DVD programs?
A: Of course, there'll be some
overlap of material. Learning, riding, and training
is all about repetition, and repetition is the mother
of skill. But here’s how they differ:
• These lessons contain ADDITIONAL
exercises, tips, and ways to get your head wrapped
around certain concepts. So for those who have enjoyed
the other DVD’s, you’ll be getting a
more IN-DEPTH look at certain ideas.
• I show lots of common mistakes so you can
clearly see what things look like when they’re
done wrong. AND I show you HOW TO FIX things simply
and easily. (You’ll think I’m in your
ring peeking over your shoulder!)
• You'll see completely DIFFERENT horses from
the ones in the other programs so you'll be seeing
lots of new challenges.
• You'll also see several different breeds
so you get to see that these techniques work for
ALL horses. I have Moshi--my Friesian, Twinkie--the
opinionated Paint, Valentino--our senior citizen
Thoroughbred, Lace--the hot Trakehner mare, Sigmund
Freud-the lazy Haflinger, and Colby--the young,
huge Percheron cross.
• I ride in more than half the lessons. So
you get to see how perfect Moshi is and how many
mistakes I make! For some reason, people are comforted
by the fact that I make as many mistakes as anyone
else! :-)
• You'll pretty much be getting the WHOLE
enchilada. That is, if you were coming to train
with me for an extended period of time, this is
exactly the kind of in-depth work we'd be doing
together.
Q:The course sounds huge.
(23 DVD lessons, 21 CD lectures, and a 135-page
manual). Am I going to need a PHD to get through
it?
A:Not at all. The lessons, lectures, and
manual cover the same material. The information
is presented in different formats so you can choose
whatever format works best for your personal learning
style. Then, use the other formats to reinforce
what you've learned. You get to watch, listen, and
read so you really get immersed in the material.
Also, each lesson is deliberately
short. That way you can focus on ONE topic so you're
not overwhelmed by a ton of information. Take your
time. When you've mastered that subject, move on
to the next lesson.
In addition, it's user friendly because
I avoid "dressagey" jargon whenever I
can. I give you the information as if we're sitting
down over a cup of coffee.
Q: I don't have my own horse--yet.
I share a school horse with many other riders. Will
he get confused?
A:Horses are amazingly adaptable. Your
school horse will be happy to be ridden in a systematic,
kind way. Plus, YOU'LL learn a system that you'll
know like the back on your hand. Then you'll be
all set when you finally get your own horse.
Q: I have an older horse with
physical limitations. We can only walk and sometimes
trot. The vet says the horse isn’t ready to
retire yet. He's a can-do horse (within his physical
limits). Can you make a big enough program for all
our limitations?
A:You’ll see when you watch the DVDs
that almost all the work in the course can be done
in the walk. So there’s lots of stuff to keep
you and your older guy interested and challenged.
Q:The course contains so much
material, will I be able to afford it?
A: I know a lot of you will want to invest
in the course all at once but, for those of you
who find that difficult, I’m offering a special
payment plan so that no one misses out. Check it
out at the end of the letter.
Q: I’m a beginner. Will
the information be too advanced for me?
A: The material is laid out in simple,
user-friendly, non-dressagey language that anyone
can understand.
Also, it doesn’t matter whether
you’re just starting out or ready to ride
at the Olympics. All good training starts with a
solid foundation. If you build a house on a poor
foundation, it’ll topple when there’s
a storm. It’s the same with training. If you
go up through the levels, and you don’t have
a solid foundation in the basics, somewhere along
the line, you’re going to run into problems.
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Most of you know that I’ve been around
a long (long!) time. I’ve taught students in backyards
as well as at Olympic games. I’ve taught western riders,
dressage riders, event riders, hunters, jumpers, professionals,
and recreational riders. So, I think I have a pretty clear
idea of how to break things down so EVERYONE can understand
and put the ideas into practice.
But instead of me telling you that my system
is clear and easy to understand, I thought I’d let
some of the people who have used my DVDs, CDs, and books
to help them. This is just some of the feedback I’ve
gotten from happy riders all over the world:
Customer Feedback :
“I was to the point of exhaustion
carrying my horse around the ring! While my instructor
has tried to convey to me how she gets him forward,
it just didn't work for me - something was missing
- and the way you described what you did just made
it click. Like magic! I can finally work on other
things like leg yields. FINALLY! And I’ve
had some glimpses of true roundness and self-carriage!
Everything is way easier because I think about this
technique in whatever we are doing. I waited to
write until I could prove to myself that we were
really on to something. There hasn't been a day
that I haven't come away saying, ‘Wow! I could
ride him all day like this!’”
Norma S., England
“Wow! I want to say thank you
for your tips on how to pick up the
correct lead. My riding instructor, who leaves 2
hours away, sent it to
me to try with my mare. We did it!! We picked up
the correct leads,
and I cried tears of joys. I always knew she could
do it, and it was me
having the issues. But WE DID IT TOGETHER!! It was
an amazing feeling,
and I owe it to your step-by-step process on how
to sit and what aids
to use.”
Thank you again!
Joelene Morris "Joe" H., New Mexico.
“I have been riding for 50 years
and have had many riding lessons, especially in
Germany. But I have never heard anyone explain the
way you do! That is a gift for us who would like
to learn from you.”
Barbara E., Illinois
“My wife recently scored a 78%
in a local show in the novice horse/training level
class after listening to your DVDs. She wants more!”
Chuck C. Lexington, KY
“I just wanted to mention what
a help your DVD's have been for me. My trainer does
not speak English as his native language, so communication
is sometimes an issue. I bought him a copy of your
DVD's, as well as a copy for me. We now have a common
language to speak, and I have noticed he has started
to use some of the concepts in lessons with other
students.
Your DVD's are the difference between
my husband completely giving up on learning dressage
and continuing on and the difference between me
giving up on my trainer and sticking it out. We
needed clear and concise directions to go by, and
your DVD's have provided it.
I know it sounds simple, but, seriously,
no one making training DVD's seems to explain things
as simply and easily understood as you do, Jane.”
Sarah M., Texas
“I couldn't wait, and have watched
two of the DVD's. They are EXCELLENT. Congratulations
on producing such professional quality, with much
needed material! You certainly hit the nail on the
head for people like myself trying with much frustration,
in isolation, attempting to fathom what is meant
in books, and, yes, not being told exactly HOW to
get the horse on the bit etc.”
Marie F., Queensland, Australia
“After working with Jane, I
now have a horse that is happy in his work and understands
what I’m asking him to do. He has gone from
being a tense, worried horse to a horse that is
relaxed and moves with fluidity. His scores in competition
have gone up dramatically. Jane's positive, motivational,
and creative teaching techniques have gotten us
here. Thank You, Jane!”
Jody K. Vermont
“I really love watching your
training DVDs. It has made a wonderful difference
in how I train my horses. Both my horses and I like
would like to say many thanks. I feel that we have
a chance to truly grow and communicate with each
other through learning and better understanding.”
Karin M., New Hampshire
“I really admire what you’re
doing Jane. It takes hard work and dedication to
put sound training information in the hands of riders
who really want to learn to communicate with their
horses, which creates a partnership of trust with
calm, quiet, sound leadership. Thank you, for sharing
your knowledge and making this possible for us,
the amateur, who really wants to learn. You make
my riding fun again and that makes me and my horse
very happy.”
Jodie B, Virginia
“Your books and videos put things
in simple terms that I can remember! You know you’ve
made it if you can get an Aussie bush girl brought
up on stock horses to Grand Prix, without even meeting
me!”
Gail G., Burekup, Western Australia
“Jane simplifies every aspect
of riding and just makes it so straightforward.
She fills my tool belt every time I see her. I have
already told my students that they should buy Jane’s
DVD’s and just watch them over and over!”
Heidi Jo H., New Hampshire
“Jane, you completely changed
my riding after decades of feeling I wasn't doing
something quite right. I cannot thank you enough
for your superb teaching style and perfect delivery
of those methods. I have mentioned the DVDs to several
friends already and told them they should be mandatory
for anyone taking on new students and anyone trying
to improve their riding.”
Janice Gill, Maryland
“I can see the information in
your preview is aimed at building a quality foundation.
Exactly what I want to do. Your teaching style is
technically precise and deep, your explanations
clear and understandable, all given with warm encouragement.
I am delighted with your passion to share your knowledge.
I am sure I am not the only person wishing for a
Jane-clone, and your Happy Horse classes come as
close as any of us can hope.”
Petie W., New Mexico
“It's super for those of us
that work alone most of the time. I especially like
that you give "homework" to practice.
I can even do this exercise
with "Mr. Spooky".
I know good teaching when I see it,
and you aren't just good…you are great! You
have all the elements: explain in steps, model,
repeat and then put all the steps together. Then
you give a "practice" to try at home.
Superb!
Shirley C., NY
“Your explanation is soooooo
simple to follow and understand! It's so nice you
bring everything down to a level that absolutely
anyone can comprehend!”
Linda M. Colorado
“I love the material. I can
hardly wait to start the program. I thought you
broke the lesson down into easy steps. I love how
you teach…you give reasons behind what you’re
doing and it just makes sense! Riding isn’t
rocket science, although sometimes it seems that
way. I live out in the middle of no-where, and I
only ride with my trainer a few times per month,
so programs like this are incredibly helpful.”
Lisa, Minnesota
“I just wanted to let you know
how you make it all so easy. I love the way you
break things down and I am looking forward to Spring
to start practicing again!!”
Robin M., Massachusetts
“Last fall there were no less
than three articles addressing how to get the horse
forward: one in Dressage Today, one in the USDF
Connection, and one in Midwest Horse and Sport.
They were all very good, but your sentence concerning
SEAT, “ You’ll probably be tempted to
control the first four things on the “seat”
list with your reins”, clicks with my brain
cells. I can’t wait to ride with this new
focus.”
Claudia R.
“What a difference a few “new
rules” about thinking forward can make in
only a little over a month! Also, when I use your
suppling technique, my horse focuses on me instead
of everything around us. Powerful little tool you
have there, Jane!”
Dale S., New Hampshire
"Since your DVD’s arrived,
I've started the first two lessons with my 5yr old
Arab/Holst cross. In one week our competition scores
improved by almost 5% points. It's truly amazing!
My work and commuting schedule make it difficult
to work with anyone on a regular basis. But I can
watch these lessons over and over. I love how you
make everything so concise and simple.”
Stacy W., Maryland
“I have a wonderful dressage
instructor, but I think you have an amazing way
a conveying information that really is unrivalled.”
Julie, Texas
“Working with Jane Savoie is
an investment in yourself. Jane continually impresses
me with her sensible, logical training and clear
explanation on how to use the training scale. I
walk away from every session with an encyclopedia
of information and instruction on exactly how to
use that information. I love her positive and encouraging
approach. Jane has not only improved my riding,
but I have also become a better person as a result
of her brilliant insights.”
Cindy S.,Vermont
“My daughter and I keep saying
the same things…"No one ever told us
that!"
What we're now doing is playing just a part of the
DVD, writing down the points, and then practicing
them. First, my daughter rides, and I read and watch
her. Then, we change over. We're picking up a lot
more that way, and getting to notice more things
as we go along.”
Rhonda V, Australia
“My horse and I have benefited
so much from Jane's "fool-proof" and correct
system of training. Our work is so much more expressive
now. My horse’s gaits are bigger and freer.
It has been awesome!”
Jeanne P., New Hampshire
“I have a horse with loads of
potential. She has a naturally long trot stride
(the most beautiful pace to ride when she is relaxed!!),
but her canter is a disaster.
I rode her this morning just to do
a bit of walk and trot. I did the walk exercise
you suggested and noticed that I tend to let go
the outside rein. I took up into trot and came around
and asked for the canter. It was one of the best
canter transitions she has ever given me and instead
of the usual tipping over onto the forehand she
was up and beautiful. I think the walk exercise
helped me more to feel how I should be sitting and
giving the aid, and I tried to keep that feeling
in the canter.
I just wanted to thank you. I'm sure
you know how great the feeling is when you and your
horse get that one thing right - no matter how small,
you may as well have just won the Grand Prix!”
Melisa, South Africa
“My Appaloosa mare and I had
a great discussion about moving forward “until
the cows come home” yesterday. So, I guess
you can teach old dogs new tricks. She is 25, and
I am 69. Thanks, Jane!”
Sally D., Winsted, Connecticut
“The way you broke everything
down into simple terms made so much sense to me.
I was able to remember what I had watched and apply
it to my ride on my Quarter Horse. And, lo and behold,
not only did I feel better and more effective as
a rider, my conformationally incorrect but willing
and trustworthy gelding improved.
I have had many coaches throughout
my riding career, and none of them have been able
to explain things the way that you did on your DVDs!
I have worked under a Canadian Olympian
and under two Grand Prix riders. Yes, they were
excellent riders and horse people, however, they
weren't able to tell my how to ride the movements.
Now, with the help of your visual aid via DVD, I
can see how movements are to be ridden.”
Shannon L, Canada
“Thank you, Jane, for sharing
your enthusiasm and inspiration. My horse and I
have developed the most amazing relationship over
the past few years based on leadership and clear
communication. I see you display the same compassion
to the horses you work with.”
Susan S., Clover, South Carolina
“No instructor has ever imparted
as much valuable information to me. Jane creates
an unforgettable visual image that makes each concept
easy to understand. My horse and I always leave
our lessons feeling more skilled and confident with
a foundation for continued success at home.”
Carrie W., Scottsville, NY
“Recently, a friend of mine
reminded me of something I said many years ago:
"I'm going to learn how to get a horse on the
bit and bring it to the people!" This comment
obviously reflects the confusion many riders have
about trying to understand and perform this task.
Jane has really done it! She’s brought it
to the people, and I applaud her for it!”
Char C., Strafford, VT
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That is just a sampling of the notes I’ve
gotten. There are a lot more…but that doesn’t
matter nearly as much as this question:
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HOW
CAN THIS COURSE IMPROVE YOUR RIDING?
It took me over a year to squeeze three and
a half decades of experience into this home study course.
It’s been an exhausting process…and completing
it has become an obsession for me these last five months.
And since last summer, I’ve worked virtually
every day to cram information, tools, and tips into this
course. (Just ask the poor folks that hang out with me.
I’m sure they’re sick of hearing about what
seemed like a never-ending project!)
Anyhow, here it is:
Look at everything that’s in the course:
• 20 DVD lessons that
cover everything from how to use your aids to the training
scale to all the movements and exercises from Training level
through Third level.
• PLUS 3 bonus DVDs
that cover some of the mental aspects of riding like exercises
to help you relax, using visualization and self-talk to
improve your skills, using music to help you with rhythm
and tempo…and to have FUN!
• 20 CD lectures that
cover the same material in the DVD lessons. Pop them in
your CD player in your car or your Walkman when you’re
exercising. The lectures reinforce everything you see in
the DVDs.
• A BONUS CD on Problem Solving
with the tools you’ve learned in the lessons.
• A 135-page manual that
summarizes the lessons in a quick and easy Question and
Answer, bullet point format. The manual also includes space
for notes and a fill in the blank section to really be sure
you absorb the main points.
• A Winning Attitude book
to help you get your ride and your day off to a great start.
Here’s a list of the some of the topics covered in the
course:
Lesson 1
How Do I Teach My Horse to Go Forward?
Whose Responsibility is it to Maintain the Energy of a Gait?
How Do I Make My Horse Take Responsibility For Maintaining
His Own Energy?
How Do I Decide How Strong My Correction Should Be?
What Are the Aids to “Go”?
How Do I Teach My Horse To React To Light Driving Aids?
How Do I Use Each of the Driving Aids?
How Do I Teach My Horse To React To My Driving Seat?
How Do I Teach My Horse To React To My Voice?
What Are the Aids to “Whoa” or Slow Down?
What Do I Do If My Horse Ignores My Light Aid to Slow Down?
Lesson 2
What Does Each Aid Control?
How Do I Use the Aids to Get a Specific Response?
How Do I Put the Letters Together to Form “Words”
or Movements?
Lesson 3
Why Do Riders Forget to Use the Outside Rein?
What Does the Outside Rein Do?
Are There Some Exercises That Will Help Me Learn to Use
My Outside Rein?
Lesson 4
What Is the Training Scale?
What are the Six Ingredients in the Training Scale?
When Would I Adjust My Horse’s Tempo?
What Is Suppleness?
What Parts of My Horse’s Body Need to be Supple and
Loose?
How Do I Know if My Horse Is Locked In His Poll?
How Do I Use My Aids to Supple My Horse’s Neck?
What is the Sequence of Aids for Suppling My Horse’s
Neck?
How Do I Know if My Horse is Stiff in His Shoulders?
What are Some Exercises to Supple My Horse’s Shoulders?
Lesson 5
What Kind of Bit Should I Use?
What Are the 5 Qualities of an Inviting Contact?
What Are the Five Rein Effects?
What is the “Work Area”?
Lesson 6
What is a Half Halt?
What Do I Need to Know About Connecting Half Halts?
What’s the Order of the Aids For a Connecting Half
Halt?
How Do I Teach My Horse the Connecting Half Halt?
How Do I Know If My Horse is Honestly on the Bit?
What Should I Do If The Half Halt Isn’t Going through
100%?
How Often Should I Give Connecting Half Halts?
How Do I Keep My Horse on the Bit During Transitions and
Movements?
Does the Connecting Half Halt Ever Last More than 3 Seconds?
Is the Connecting Half Halt Ever Shorter Than 3 Seconds?
What Do I Do if My Connecting Half Halt Isn’t Working?
Lesson 7
What Does Impulsion Mean?
Is Impulsion the Same as Going Forward?
When Should I Add Impulsion?
How Do I Go About Adding Impulsion?
What is a Straight Horse?
Is There More Than One “Kind” of Straightness?
What is Axis Straightness?
What is First Position?
How Can I Use First Position to Strengthen My Horse?
What Should I Do If I’m Having Trouble Getting First
Position When My Horse’s Hollow Side is on the Inside?
Lesson 8
Why Do I Want to Collect My Horse?
What is Collection?
Why is it a Challenge to Collect a Horse?
How Can I Tell If My Horse is Truly Collected?
When Do I Start Collecting My Horse?
What’s the Difference Between Connection and Collection?
How Do I Collect My Horse?
How Do I Know When My Horse is Ready to Start the Advanced
Lateral Exercises?
How do I Teach My Horse Collecting Half Halts?
What Do I Do if My Horse Ignores the Collecting Half Halt?
Have I Collected My Horse if He Takes Shorter Strides?
Lesson 9
Why Are Circles Important?
Why Must Circles Be Ridden Accurately?
What Do I Need to Know to Ride an Accurate Circle?
What are the Bending Aids?
How Do I Know Which is the Inside or Outside of My Horse’s
Body?
How Do I Mark Off an Arena If I Ride in a Field?
What are the Reference Points for a 20-meter Circle?
What Do I Need to Know About Corners?
How Do I Make My Horse More Ambidextrous?
How Do I Use “Benign Antagonism” to Help My
Horse Become More Ambidextrous?
How Do I Make the Hollow Side “Stiffer”?
How Do I Make the Stiff Side “Softer”?
Lesson 10
How Do I Ride a Serpentine?
How Do I ride a Shallow Loop?
How Do I Turn On and Off the Centerline or Do Turns Across
the School?
Lesson 11
What is a Transition?
What Are the Aids for Upward Transitions?
What Are the Aids for Downward Transitions?
How Do I Teach My Horse to Respond to the “Stilled”
Seat?
What Do I Do If My Horse Doesn’t Listen to My Back
and Voice?
How Do I Know If I’m Using My Stilled Seat Correctly?
What Do I Do If My Horse Comes Off the Bit During Transitions?
What Else Do I Need to Know to Do Good Transitions?
Lesson 12
What is Lateral Work?
What’s the Difference Between Leg Yielding and the
Other Lateral Exercises?
What are the Pros and Cons of the Turn on the Forehand?
How Do I Start the Turn on the Forehand?
What are the Aids for Turn on the Forehand and Leg Yielding?
What are the Pros and Cons of Leg Yielding?
What are the Patterns and Places in the Arena for Leg Yielding?
If I’m in Rising Trot, Which Diagonal Should I Post
On?
What Do I Do If My Horse Doesn’t Move Sideways Willingly?
Why is It So Important For Me to Keep My Horse’s Neck
Straight?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses Activity?
What Do I Do If My Horse Rushes?
Why Is It So Important to Ride to Specific Markers?
Can I Use Leg Yielding to Solve Some Common Problems?
Lesson 13
What Is a Working Gait?
When Do I Start Lengthenings?
What Happens During a Lengthening?
What’s the Difference Between a Lengthening and a
Medium or Extended Gait?
What Determines Whether or Not My Horse Does a Good Lengthening?
How Do I Create Engagement Before the Lengthening?
What Are the Aids for a Lengthening?
Do I Ask for Lengthenings in the Walk?
How Do I Help My Horse Keep the Same Rhythm and Tempo?
When is the Contact Too Heavy?
Is There Anything Special I Should Do With My Position?
What Are Some Good Images to Have in My Mind?
Lesson 14
What Does a Good Reinback Look Like?
What are the Aids for Reinback?
How Do I Start Teaching My Horse to Reinback?
What Should I Do if My Horse Doesn’t Back Up Correctly?
Lesson 15
What is Counter Canter?
What Are the Aids for Counter Canter?
How Do I Introduce Counter Canter?
What Are Some Helpful Hints for Counter Canter?
What are the Most Common Problems in Counter Canter?
Lesson 16
How Do the Advanced Lateral Exercises Differ From Leg Yields?
How Many “Tracks” Are There in Lateral Exercises?
What is Shoulder-In?
How Do I Decide Which Gait to Use When I Start Shoulder-In?
What’s the Difference Between First Position, Shoulder-Fore,
and Shoulder-In?
How Do I Start Shoulder-In?
How Can I Tell If My Horse is Doing a High Quality Shoulder-in?
What Are the Aids for Shoulder-in?
What’s the Order of the Aids?
What Do I Do If My Horse’s Rhythm or Tempo Changes?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses the Bend?
How Do I Get More Control over the Angle?
What Should I Do If I Have Trouble Controlling the Shoulders
and End Up with a “Head and Neck-in” rather
than a Shoulder-in?
Why Am I Tempted to Use an Indirect Inside Rein?
What Should I Do If My Horse’s Shoulders Feel “Glued”
to the Rail?
What is Shoulder-Out?
Lesson 17
What is Haunches-in?
Is Haunches-In More Difficult Than Shoulder-In?
What is the Bend and Angle of Haunches-In?
What’s the Difference Between Haunches-In and a Crooked
Horse?
What Are the Aids for Haunches-In?
What Do I Do First?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses His Rhythm or Tempo?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses His Bend?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses the Angle?
What Else Can I Use Haunches-In For?
What is Haunches-Out?
Lesson 18
What is a Turn on the Haunches?
What Are the Aids for a Turn on the Haunches?
What is the Sequence of Aids for a Turn on the Haunches?
How Should I Introduce Turn on the Haunches?
How Do I Know If I’ve Lost Bend?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses His Bend?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses His Rhythm?
What Do I Do If My Horse Gets Nervous?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses His Desire to Go Forward?
How Do I Know If I’m Using the Aids Correctly?
How Do I Control the Hind Legs?
What Else Can I Use Turn On the Haunches For?
Lesson 19
What is a Half Pass?
Where Can I Do Half Passes?
What Are the Aids for a Half Pass to the Left?
What is the Sequence of Aids for a Half Pass to the Left?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses His Bend?
What Do I Do If My Horse Loses Impulsion?
What Do I Do If My Horse’s Tempo Is Either Too Fast
or Too Slow?
How Do I Know If I’m Doing a Half Pass With Good Engagement?
What Else Can I Learn From Half Pass?
Lesson 20
How Do I Prepare My Horse to Do Flying Changes?
What Do You Mean By “Collecting Half Halts”?
When Do I Give the Aids for a Flying Change?
What Are the Aids for a Flying Change?
Where is the Best Place in the Arena to Introduce Flying
Changes?
What Do I Do If My Horse Rushes Off or Starts Bucking After
the Change?
What Should I Do If My Horse Doesn’t Change Both His
Front and Hind Legs?
What If My Horse Doesn’t Change at All?
What Should I Do If My Horse is Tense?
What Are Some Exercises I Can Do To Get Clean Flying Changes?
What If My Horse Changes Late in Front?
What Should I Do If My Horse Does a Clean Change But He
Changes a Stride or Two After I Give the Aid?
What Should I Do If My Horse is Crooked in the Flying Change?
THE BOTTOM LINE
Now at this point, you’re probably wondering
what a course of this size will cost.
But I think the question you should be asking
yourself is:
What will it cost you NOT
to own A Happy Horse?
The bottom line is that a lack of education
costs both you and your horse mistakes from incorrect training
methods as well as years of frustration and confusion. This
course is your “equine college education”.
All good riders, even the most experienced,
are still constantly learning…still hungry for knowledge.
That’s one of the things I love about riding and training
horses. You can learn for a lifetime. I’ve been riding
for over 50 years, and I still attend every training session
and symposium I can get to as well as taking a lesson or
two each week.
I have a feeling that if you’re still
reading this letter at this point, you’ve got to be
a serious student too.
In A Happy Horse,
I’ve put together the results of over 35 years of
my work.
If all that knowledge can help you avoid JUST
ONE TRAINING MISTAKE OR ONE MINUTE OF FRUSTRATION while
training your horse…it will pay for itself many times
over.
OK. Let’s wrap this up…
For a limited time I’m making you a
special offer. Eventually, I expect that the course will
be increase more than threefold.
Maybe not immediately or all at once…but
the price eventually will increase.
And get this…it will still be a great
deal at that price. (When I ride in a clinic myself with
other international trainers, I usually pay around $300
per lesson!)
I do understand that it might be a struggle
for some of you to invest in the entire course all at once.
If that’s your situation, I don’t want you miss
out. You can opt to make three monthly payments. (However,
you do save by opting to invest in the entire course all
at once!)
One Easy Payment of $597.00 + Shipping & Handling
Three
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Everyone Says, “Get
A Mentor”…Easier Said Than Done!
Just about every successful rider will tell
you that the best path to success is to find a mentor—someone
to take you under her wing and show you what to do.
But if you’re looking for real-world
guidance and decades of knowledge, it’s awfully hard
to find. That’s what I’m offering you in my
guide to training A Happy Horse.
Live Your Dreams!
Jane
P.S. If you want to see a sneak preview
of one of the lessons, I'll give
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users (WMV files).
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