This course is not your typical step-by-step, linear course. Many people lose interest in linear courses because they can be overwhelming and require a big commitment. This course is not like that. This course is a resource library courtesy of Agi Yother that will cover a variety of training topics from her healthy biomechanics training program she calls "Stall to Saddle." Topics included will be groundwork, stationary saddlework, relaxation techniques, biomechanics and ridden work, posture shaping, positive reinforcement training, enrichment, core exercises for horses, and many more. Each month, for a minimum of 24 months, a new topic will be added, sort of like a magazine. There will be lessons with Agi, an assignment to practice at home, a helpful tip, and one of Agi's exercises that she does to improve her ability to ride. You may navigate the course at your discretion, skipping things that interest you and going back to review ones you enjoyed or missed. You are welcome to ask questions of Agi and/or join the conversation in the course discussion with every lesson. For a one-time purchase price you get the existing course content and all new topics that will be added monthly for the life of the platform.
Welcome to the Course!
Meet your instructor, Agi Yother!
About Agi's exercises
Helpful hints to navigate the course
Disclaimer
Pre-lesson assignment - mounting
Introduction to mounting with self-carriage and self-awareness.
Preparing to mount - Self-carriage and balance at the mounting block
Zero impact mounting introduction.
Demonstration of zero impact mounting - Video 1
Demonstration of zero impact mounting - Video 2
Demonstration of zero impact mounting - Video 3
Demonstration of zero impact mounting - Video 4
Post-lesson assignment - mounting
Agi's Exercise of the month
Helpful tip of the month!
Pre-lesson Assignment
Introduction to tacking up and untacking with self-awareness
Haltering your horse
Halter off
Bridling your horse
Bridling your horse - video 2
Taking the bridle off
Awareness when girthing
Awareness when saddling
Checking the stirrups
The correct and incorrect way to run down your stirrups
Post lesson assignment
Agi's Exercise of the Month!
Helpful Tip of the Month!
Pre-lesson Assignment
Introduction to Hand Walking your Horse
Hand walking - video 1
Hand walking - video 2
Hand walking - video 3
Post-lesson assignment
Agi's Exercise of the month
Tip of the Month
About Agi's exercise choices
Disclaimer
Side Plank Pose with Variations
Knee up Jumps & Knee with Lateral Toe Taps
Jump/Floor Tap & Side/Side Jump w/Axe Chop
Video your time with your horse.
The Wither Scratch
Ask your horse to lower its head from the ground.
"I teach awareness of how our actions impact our horses. From handling on the ground to under-saddle work, my focus is on teaching students how a horse thinks and reacts to our movement." - Agi Yother
