Trail Obstacle Horsemanship Membership

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Asking Questions

Q & A Zoom Call Schedule

Q&A Call Recording: September 2023 - GW & Sending

Q&A Call Recording: October 2023 - DeSpooking

Q&A Call Recording: November 2023 - Curtains, Obstacle Ideas, Cantering

Q& A Call Recording: January 2024 (December Call)- Understanding your seat & how it effects your horse. Engaging the Hindquarters.

Q&A Call Recording: February 2024 - Flow, Energy Up, VTRC Questions

Q&A Call Recording: March 2024 - Tour of TOH Members Area

Q&A Call Recording: May 2024 - Problem Solving a Spook + Timing & Feel

Q&A Call Recording: June 2024 - Accountability + Moving a Horse Back and Forth Tied to a Pole

Q&A Call Recording: October 2024 - Straddle the Pole, Balance Exercise Explained

Q&A Call Recording: November 2024 - Garrocha Pole

Q&A Call Recording: January 2025 - Roping the Dummy + Random Corridor Exercise

Q&A Call Recording: April 2025 - Cantering

Q&A Call Recording: November 2025 - Rider creating safety for their horse + trotting

1. GW-ALL-1. Introduction to Groundwork

1. GW-ALL-2. Moving the Forehand

1. GW-ALL-3. Moving the Hindquarters

1. GW-ALL-4. Backing

1. GW-ALL-5. Move Over

1. GW-ALL-6. Sending

S1. GW-ALL-7. Summary

2. GW-SEND-1. Intro to Sending

2. GW-SEND-2. How to Send

2. GW-SEND-3. Creating Energy

2. GW-SEND-4. DID IT: Start Sending Over Obstacles with a Simple Log

2. GW-SEND-5. DID IT: Starting to Send Over a Bridge

2. GW-SEND-6. DID IT: Sending to Develop Confidence

2. GW-SEND-7. DOING IT: Fun with Alleyways (Like a Horse Trailer)

2. GW-SEND-8. DOING IT: Fun with Narrow Spaces (Spools and Tires)

2. GW-SEND-9. DOING IT: Fun with Curtains

2. GW-SEND-10. DOING IT: Fun Sending From Up High

2. GW-SEND-11. DOING IT: More Bridge Ideas

2. GW-SEND-12. DOING IT: Using a Log to Prepare for a Stream Crossing

2. GW-SEND-13. DOER: Sending Over a Mattress

2. GW-SEND-14. DOER: Send in a Figure 8

2. GW-SEND-15. DOER: Teeter Totter

2. GW-SEND-16. DOING IT: Hose Curtain

2. GW-SEND-17. TRAIL OBSTACLE HORSEMANSHIP HANDBOOK

2. GW-SEND-18. WHAT THE JUDGE IS LOOKING FOR & SCORING

2. GW-SEND-19. PRACTICE PLAN DOWNLOAD

2. GW-SEND-20. BONUS: 50 Exercises You Can do with Your Horse and a Simple Bridge!

2. GW-SEND-21. SENDING & CROSSING OBSTACLES 101

2. GW-SEND-22. FUN: BRIDGE BUILD BUNDLE

3. R-FF-1. Intro

3. R-FF-2. Forward Walk

3. R-FF-3. THE TIP TOE

3. R-FF-4. Forward Trot

4. GW-DS-1. HINDQUARTERS 201

4. GW-DS-2. DeSpooking - INTRO

4. GW-DS-3. DeSpooking - Lead Rope

4. GW-DS-4. DeSpooking - Whip - Is it for them? Or not?

4. GW-DS-5. DeSpooking TOOL IDEAS

4. GW-DS-6. DeSpooking - Using Tools

4. GW-DS-7. DeSpooking - FlySpray

4. GW-DS-8. DeSpooking - Flags

5. GW-SP-1. TOH - In-Hand/Groundwork SIDEPASS WORKBOOK

5. GW-SP-2. A few comments about judging the Side Passing

5. GW-SP-3. Review Move the Forehand (Groundwork 101)

5. GW-SP-4. Review Move the Hindquarters (Groundwork 101)

5. GW-SP-5. Review Move Over (Groundwork 101)

5. GW-SP-6. EXERCISE GW4A: Send in a Circle & Move Away

5. GW-SP-7. EXERCISE GW4B: Leg Yield out of a Circle

5. GW-SP-8. EXERCISE GW4C: Leg Yield

5. GW-SP-9. Adding a Pole - Exercise GW5: Rest Over a Pole

5. GW-SP-10. Exercise GW6: Beginning to Side Pass Straight

5. GW-SP-11. Exercise GW7: Starting to Side Pass Over a Pole

6. R-EX-1: Watch the "X" Grid Exercise Video

Bodywork helps grow your partnership with your horse!

8. GW-BACK-1. Backing with Diagonal Pairs

8. GW-BACK-2. EXERCISE GW10: Wiggle and Back

8. GW-BACK-3. EXERCISE GW11: Stop and Back

8. GW-BACK-4. TIP: Back in Time with the Feet

8. GW-BACK-5. TIP: Dullness (Creating Energy)

8. GW-BACK-6. 40 Backing Patterns - Booklet

9. GW-PED-1. Platforms & Pedestals - Obstacle Ideas

9. GW-PED-2. Platforms & Pedestals - Theory

9. GW-PED-3. Platforms & Pedestals - 1. Start with Teaching the Front Feet to Stand on a Target.

9. GW-PED-4. Platforms & Pedestals - 2. Front Feet On a Narrow Bridge

9. GW-PED-5. Platforms & Pedestals - 3. How To Teach the Hind Feet to Step Forward

9. GW-PED-6. Platforms & Pedestals - 4. All 4 feet on a 4x4 platform

9. GW-PED-7. Platforms & Pedestals - 5. Front feet on a Small Pedestal

9. GW-PED-8. Platforms & Pedestals - Printable Exercise List

9. GW-PED-9. SURPRISE - Pedestal Building Plan!

10. GW-FH-1. Getting Started - EXERCISE FH1: Move the Forehand over with Nora

10. GW-FH-2. GW9: Walk Around a Square & Move the Forehand

10. GW-FH-3. Move the Forehand Over - More Advanced

10. GW-FH-4. Exercise FH2: Pivot on the Forehand

10. GW-FH-5. Move the Forehand Over - Printable List

10. GW-FH-6: Moving the Forehand Over vs Directing the Front Feet

10. GW-FH-7. EXERCISE GW23: Back, Back, and Direct the Front Foot Over

10. GW-FH-8. EXERCISE GW24: Connect the Front Foot to the Rope & Direct the Foot Over

11. R-FH-1. Obstacle: Turn Around on a 4x4' Box

11. R-FH-2. Guide to Pivots

11. R-FH-3. Obstacle Using Move the Forehand Checklist

12. SKILLS-2. TOH Campfire Party Replay

13. R- EX-3. The Random Corridor Exercise

14. SKILL-3: Watch the Workshop!

15. SKILL-4: Watch the Workshop!

16. R-HQ-1. Megan's Lesson Part 1: How to Disengage the Hindquarters

16. R-HQ-2. Megan's Lesson Part 2: Disengage the Hindquarters in a Circle

16. R-HQ-3. Megan's Lesson Part 3: Roll the Hindquarters

16. R-HQ-4. Riding: Disengage the Hindquarters - PRINTABLE CHECKLIST

17. R-DRAG-1. Preparing to Drag

17. R-DRAG-2. WARNING: READ BEFORE YOU START

17. R-DRAG-3. Building Confidence with a Drag Item

17. R-DRAG-4. Riding: Hold the Rope and Walk in a Circle

17. R-DRAG-5. Length of Drag Rope

17. R-DRAG-6. Straight Lines, Turns & Figure 8s

17. R-DRAG-7. How to Dally

17. R-DRAG-8. Review and Next Steps

17. R-DRAG-9. Preparing to Drag - PRINTABLE CHECKLIST

50 Exercises with a Simple Bridge

EXERCISE: Disengage the Hindquarters in a Figure 8

EXERCISE: Disengage the Hindquarters Around a Square

21. R-SP-1. Groundwork 1st!

T21. R-SP-2. The First Few Steps of Side Pass

21. R-SP-3. Asking for a Few More Side Pass Steps

21. R-SP-4. DID IT: Side Passing Basics

21. R-SP-5. DOING IT: Side Passing Logs - Getting Started

21. R-SP-6. DOING IT: Side Passing Logs - Part 2: L's and Z's

21. R-SP-7. DO'ER Improve the Side Pass with Leg Yields

21. R-SP-8. Items to Side Pass

21. R-SP-9. Exercises to Improve Your Side Pass - "L's" & "Z's" & Leg Yields Out of a Circle

21. R-SP-10. SIDE PASS PRACTICE PLAN - Print and take to the barn.

21. R-SP-11. JUDGING THE SIDE PASS

22. R-BACK-1. Welcome to Backing in the Saddle!

22. R-BACK-2. Timing & Feel with Backing & Problem Solving

22. R-BACK-3. Warming Up on the Ground

22. R-BACK-4. Backing a Circle - Start on the Ground

22. R-BACK-5. Adding Poles - Groundwork

22. R-BACK-6. Riding Exercises to Prepare to Back

22. R-BACK-7. Backing Straight Through the Poles - Riding

22. R-BACK-8. Backing in 1/4 Circles

22. R-BACK-9. Learning to Backing an "L"

22. R-BACK-10. How to Approach Backing Obstacles & Finishing the Session

Watch the Peace Workshop

24. GW-Trailer-1. Preparing to Load in a Trailer

24. GW-Trailer-2. Sending Through Barrels and Tires

24. GW-Trailer-3. Sending Like It's a Trailer

24. GW-Trailer-4. Groundwork Overview

24. GW-Trailer-5. Henri - Trailer Loading Session #1

24. GW-Trailer-6. More Prep - Sending Back & Forth Over a Pole

24. GW-Trailer-7. More Prep - Getting Straight

24. GW-Trailer-8. More Prep - Adding Hustle

24. GW-Trailer-9. Henri - Trailer Loading Session #2

101 Trail Obstacle Ideas Card Pack - Available until July 31, 2024

26. R-FH-1. Groundwork Review

26. R-FH-2. How the Pieces Fit Together

26. R-FH-3. Cues

26. R-FH-4. 1. Learning to Move the Forehand Out of the Backup

26. R-FH-5. EXERCISE: The Reverse Square

26. R-FH-6. 2. Walk in a circle, pickup the front foot and move it over.

26. R-FH-7. 3. Back a 1/4 Circle and Move the Front Foot Over

26. R-FH-8. Moving the Forehand Over Leads to Pivoting on the Hindquarters

27. R-GATE-1. Gates - Practice Plan

27. R-GATE-2. Gate - Setup

27. R-GATE-3. Preparing to Practice Gates

27. R-GATE-4. Practice the Gate

27. R-GATE-5. Riding the Obstacle

27. R-GATE-6. More Training Tips

27. R-GATE-7. Common Mistakes

27. R-GATE-8. Judging Gates

27. R-GATE-9. Teaching Uno to open and close a gate.

27. R-GATE-10. Gate Problem Solving with Barbie

27. R-GATE-11. Improving the Gate with Barbie

Gate Ideas - Including how I build mine!

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-1. Understanding the Foot Falls

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-2. Pivots - GW - Getting Started

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-3. A Fabulous Pivot

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-4. Pivot Infographic

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-5. Groundwork to Pivots

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-6. Groundwork in the Saddle

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-7. Pivots Workbook

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-8. 1. Ransom - Ground Work and Pivots Practice Day 1

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-9. 2. Ransom - Riding Pivot Practice Day 1

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-10. 3. Ransom - Day 8 Report + Moving on the Fence

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-11. Handy Knot to Know - The Half Hitch

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-12. 4. Ransom - Day 8 - Round pen thoughts

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-13. 5. Ransom - Day 8 - Groundwork & Pivots

30. GW/R-PIVOTS-14. 6. Ransom - Day 8 - Riding & Pivots

31. GW/R-STRADDLE-1. Straddle A Pole: Overview

31. GW/R-STRADDLE-2. Riding Straddle a Pole - Concepts

31. GW/R-STRADDLE-3. Teaching Ransom to Straddle the Pole - In-Hand - Session 1

31. GW/R-STRADDLE-4. Teaching Ransom to Straddle the Pole - In-Hand - Session 2

31. GW/R-STRADDLE-5. Teaching Ransom to Straddle the Pole - In-Hand - Session 2B

31. GW/R-STRADDLE-6. Teaching Ransom to Straddle the Pole - Riding - Session 1

32. SKILL-9-1. Step 1: Balance on the Ground

32. SKILL-9-2. Step 2: A Balanced Rider

32. SKILL-9-2. Step 3: Use of Hands and Legs to Promote Balance

32. SKILL-9-3. Extra video about Rider Postion

32. SKILL-9.4. EXERCISE: Riding a Circle and then a Straight Line with Balance

Watch the replay.

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34. R-POLE-1. What is a Garrocha Pole and where do I get one?

34. R-POLE-2. Preparing on the Ground

34. R-POLE-3. Mount with the Pole

34. R-POLE-4. How to Steer with One Hand and Carry the Pole on Horse Back

34. R-POLE-5. Picking Up, Spearing a Ring, and Replacing a Pole (Working Equitation)

34. R-POLE-6. EXERCISE: Ride a Simple Circle & Learn to Change Direction

34. R-POLE-7. EXERCISE: Ride a Circle with the Pole on a Drum

34. R-POLE-8 Garrocha Pole PRINTABLE PRACTICE PLAN & EXERCISES

34. R-POLE-9. EXERCISE: Wind the Clock

36: SKILL-12: 35+ Trail Obstacle Ideas Video

Immobility Everywhere

38. GW/R- BLOCK-1. Mounting Block Basics

38. GW/R- BLOCK-2. Mounting Block - Learning the Concept

38. GW/R- BLOCK-3. Mounting Block - Refining

38. GW/R- BLOCK-4. Mounting Block - Come Get Me - Ransom - Part 1

38. GW/R- BLOCK-5. Mounting Block - Come Get Me - Ransom - Part 2

How many objects can you mount from?

40. SKILL-14-1. The Wagon Wheel Assessment - You! - Part 1 - Video

40. SKILL-14-2. The Wagon Wheel Assessment - You! - Part 1 - Printable Worksheet

40. SKILL-14-3. The Wagon Wheel Assessment - Horsemanship - Trail Obstacles - Part 2 - Video

40. SKILL-14-4 The Wagon Wheel Assessment - You! - Part 2 - Printable Worksheet

40. SKILL-14-5. The Wagon Wheel Assessment Series - Understanding VTRC - TRC Judging - Part 3

41. GW/R-ROPE-1. INTRO: Benefits, Styles & Kinds, Safety, Items to Rope

41. GW/R-ROPE-2. Coiling the Rope

41. GW/R-ROPE-3. Building a Loop

41. GW/R-ROPE-4. Overhand Swing

41. GW/R-ROPE-5. Roping the Dummy

41. GW/R-ROPE-6. Sidearm Swing

41. GW/R-ROPE-7. Preparing Your Horse to Rope on the Ground

41. GW/R-ROPE-8. Riding with your rope, getting comfortable and roping the dummy.

42. GW-ALL-1. Stanley - Day 2 - Groundwork Session

42. GW-ALL-2. Stanley - Day 2 - Saddle Pad

42. GW-ALL-3. Stanley - Day 2 - The Yawn

43. R-STEER-1. Step 1: On the Ground - Follow the Bit

43. R-STEER-2. Step 2: Neck Reining Prep - Sitting on Horse, Follow the Bit

43. R-STEER-3. Snake Exercise + How to Use you Hands & Legs

43. R-STEER-4. Step 3, 4, 5 & 6: Learning to Neck Rein

43. R-STEER-5. Practice Pattern Ideas + Workbook

45. GW/R-RIDE-1. Overview

45. GW/R-RIDE-2. Groundwork Review

45. GW/R-RIDE-3. Moving the Front Feet - Reach

45. GW/R-RIDE-4. Pivots - Groundwork

45. GW/R-RIDE-5. Roundpen

45. GW/R-RIDE-6. Intro to Hooking On

45. GW/R-RIDE-7. Hooking On - How To

45. GW/R-RIDE-8. Hooking On with Ken

45. GW/R-RIDE-9. Groundwork in the Saddle

45. GW/R-RIDE-10. Schooling Pivots - Riding

Changing Bend Exercise

Watch the Demo

48. GW/R-CANTER-1. Improving the Canter - 2025 Iowa Horse Fair

48. GW/R-CANTER-2. Preparing to Canter Checklist - 1. Smooth Transitions

48. GW/R-CANTER-3. Preparing to Canter Checklist - 2. Balance

48. GW/R-CANTER-4. Preparing to Canter Checklist - 3. Gaits within Gaits

48. GW/R-CANTER-5. Preparing to Canter Checklist - 4. In the Roundpen

48. GW/R-CANTER-6. Preparing to Canter Checklist - 5. Your Seat

48. GW/R-CANTER-7. Round Pen: Transitions

48. GW/R-CANTER-8. Round Pen: Ride the Canter

48. GW/R-CANTER-9. Understanding the Canter: Foot Falls

48. GW/R-CANTER-10. Understanding the Canter: Seat and Cues

48. GW/R-CANTER 16. Improving the Canter: X-Grid Exercise

49: R-HQ-1. Intro

49: R-HQ-2. Workbook

49: R-HQ-3. Engaging the Hindquarters Workshop Video

Instructions, Packet, & Details

Day 1: Intro + Sending Basics

51. R-CENTER-1. Introduction

51. R-CENTER-2. Foundation Skills to Learn Before "Hunting Center."

51. R-CENTER-3. Teaching "Hunting Center"

51. R-CENTER-4. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: A NARROW TARP

51. R-CENTER-5. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: BARREL SQUEEZE

51. R-CENTER-6. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: CORRIDORS

51. R-CENTER-7. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: BRIDGES & CROSSING OVER OBSTACLES

51. R-CENTER-8. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: ALLEYWAYS

51. R-CENTER-9. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: SMALL JUMPS

51. R-CENTER-10. Applying "Hunting Center" Practice Idea: CREEKS & DITCHES

51. R-CENTER-11. Implement - Mini Course 1: Straightness & Hunting Center

51. R-CENTER-12. Implement - Mini Course 2: Crossing Over Skills

51. R-CENTER-13. Implement - Mini Course 3: Flow and Transitions

51. R-CENTER-15. PRINTABLE WORKBOOK

52. GW/R-PUSH-1. Pushing Obstacles Workbook

52. GW/R-PUSH-2. Video - Teaching a horse to try and preparing to push an obstacle

52. GW/R-PUSH-3. Video - Teaching a horse to push - In-Hand

52. GW/R-PUSH-4. Video - Teaching a horse to push - Riding

52. GW/R-PUSH-5. PUSHING OBSTACLE - IDEAS

52. GW/R-PUSH-6. BARREL PUSH - BUILDING PLANS

FUN: TRAIL OBSTACLE GAMES to play with Friends, Family, & Barn Buddies

Permission, Purpose, Passion, Plan - Mindset

Posture, Presence, Patience, Peace - Us

Prepared, Practice, Pressure, Progressive, Partnership - Skills

55. GW-Feet-1: Lightness by Directing the Feet Project - Intro

55. GW-Feet-2: Lightness by Directing the Feet Project - 1. Groundwork - the Dance and the Solution

55. GW-Feet-2: Lightness by Directing the Feet Project - 2. The Hind Feet How-to

55. GW-Feet-3: Lightness by Directing the Feet Project - 3. Move the Front Foot Over

55. GW-Feet-4: Lightness by Directing the Feet Project - 4. Connecting the Front Foot to the Lead Rope

55. GW-Feet-4: Leading and Lightness - Hold and Not Pull

55. GW-Feet-4: Leading and Lightness - Leading From the Hip

55. GW-Feet-4: Leading and Lightness - Stuck Horse Tip

55. GW-Feet-4: Leading and Lightness - Turn the Tail

55. GW-Feet-4: Leading and Lightness - Walk, Stop, and Back

55. GW-Feet-4: Leading and Lightness - Adding a Trot

55. GW-Feet-4: BONUS: Direct a Friend's Foot

55. GW-Feet-5: Exercise - Send the Horse Between You and the Fence

55. GW-Feet-6: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

55. GW-Feet-6: When the Groundwork is right PIVOTS work!