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This is the third part in Al Dunning's series on western training and reining.
Reining Fundamentals and
The Progressive
Steps of Foundation Training complete the series. This segment covers the
perfection of the elements of reining such as fast and slow circles, lead
changes, run-downs and stops, roll-backs and backing. Al feels that these are
some of the most difficult maneuvers to teach correctly and therefore goes into
great detail on each one. He also discusses the transitions from two hands to
one, change in headgear and even some solutions for problem maneuvers.
This series ends with Al riding a demonstration reining pattern and
explains the thought process while performing each element. In order to give
viewers a championship advantage he also addresses horsemanship and the psychology
of competing and showing. Al Dunning's techniques
are well-proven and don't contain any magic or secrets. This series is in-depth
and comprehensive. Although these techniques are specifically geared
toward the future competitive reining horse, they are also applicable to anyone involved in
western disciplines who seek suppleness, athleticism and obedience in their
horse.
Al Dunning is a well-known professional trainer of performance champions. He
has won 20 World Championships and 8 Reserve Championships, as well as being
named the 1996 AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year. Many of his students have
gone on to win performance titles!
Check out the other two segments in the series:
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