Balmoral Tv

In this episode of Balmoral TV, Traci and Carleton Brooks conduct their annual Pony Model Clinic at the Blenheim June Classic III. Together, they work with young riders to share tips and insights into how to best present your pony during the model class.

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Traci Brooks discusses many of the common questions that parents ask about horse showing. In this episode she discusses clapping and cheering at the horse show. Why we do it, When to do it, and How to do it! .

Traci Brooks discusses many of the common questions that parents ask about horse showing. In this episode she discusses the difference between horse show Classes and Divisions. This is the fourth in a series of videos that answer parents’ questions about…

Parents that are new to horse showing have a lot of great questions - and they shouldn't be embarrassed to ask. In this second episode of a new series, Traci Brooks and Pier Klemm discuss what's involved in getting your child ready for a horse show

Parents that are new to horse showing have a lot of great questions - and they shouldn't be embarrassed to ask. In this first episode of a new series, Traci Brooks and Pier Klemm discuss many of the common questions that parents ask about horse…

In this Quick Tip episode, Traci and Carleton Brooks discuss how they modified training equipment for their young horse who tends to lean on the bit with his tongue. In this case they have removed the Cavesson so that the horse can move his tongue more freely. Without adding any leverage to the bridle you can ask your horse to move forward or backwards.

In this Quick Tip episode, Carleton Brooks gives a quick tip about using a cane stick to help train your horse. It does not hurt or sting your horse and as such they don't get offended to the cane stick. The cane stick can help you teach your horse using a rhythm and a "thud", simply hitting your (the rider's own leg). Carleton demonstrates a fundamental process for training your horse: 1) Suggest, 2) Rehearse and 3) Execute.

In this episode, Traci and Carleton Brooks demonstrate the proper way to warm up your horse before a lesson. Listen as they explain how they get up of the saddle and let their horse jog and stretch. They do some figure eights so that they’re working in both directions. Before working your horse, you always want to make sure your horse is nice and loose, comfortable and feel for any issues that the horse might be having that day.