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Benefits of a Dana
Hokana trained horse
When you buy a horse from
Dana Hokana Quarter Horses, you can feel confident that he has a foundation
that will build a lasting, safe, enjoyable, well-trained horse. Through
training, DVDs and clinics, we also offer the benefit of a continuing
training program for you and your horse.
As I reflect back upon all the
horses I’ve had in training or attended my clinics though the
years, there have been many that would blow up when pushed, that were ready to explode and become
dangerous if you pushed the wrong buttons or gave your cues in a manner
that the horse didn’t understand.
Many of these horses became this
way for one or two reasons:
1)
They were taught in such a way as
to promote fear or anger in the horse. We believe in layering each new
concept slowly and consistently and are very mindful of the acceptance level of the
horse. We repeat the concept until we feel that the horse has not only
learned the concept but in fact has acceptance of it.
2)
The trainer or rider did not
practice or repeat each new maneuver or concept enough to become set as
knowledge in the horse. Then when you apply the technique your horse gets
nervous or upset at your cue.
Each concept is incorporated in
our daily routine making it familiar. We take the time needed to make sure
each concept is familiar and understood. In our daily training routine, new
concepts are practiced over and over. In our older horses they are
repeated and maintenance to stay fresh in your horse’s mind.
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