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Being Proactive About Your Goals Sep 28, 2021

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Having goals is important, but having a system in place to support these goals is even more important. Over the years, I've begun to take a more proactive approach to my goal setting. Instead of waiting until January 1 to write out my intentions for the year, I start mapping out my system well in advance. However, mapping out this system is just the beginning. I also have to put in place the commitment and daily actions to implement this system.

On this episode, I'm sharing my tips for developing a goal setting system that will help you consistently move closer to where you want to be. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Thoughts About the Current Horse Market Sep 21, 2021

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We are in the midst of an exciting time in the equine industry. Whether you are raising horses, buying prospects to train, or searching for a rodeo-ready athlete, there is no question that the value of the horse has risen dramatically over the past few years. The trends of today’s horse market bring up a few thoughts about the process of increasing the value of your equine assets. Ultimately, this process comes down to: knowing where you are, knowing where you want to be, and having a plan for how to get there.

On this episode, I'm breaking down my approach to helping each horse reach the maximum level of value and potential. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Winning the Day Sep 14, 2021

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Every morning when I wake up, my goal is to win the day. To me, winning the day means being in a better position when the day is over than when the day started. It means progressing myself, even if just by a small increment.

The idea of winning the day is something that helps me maintain a high level of productivity, and it drives me to work hard each day. When you are working as hard as you can at something, you are going to go through seasons where maintaining that level of work ethic seems overwhelming.

On this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on overwhelm, burnout and how to maintain healthy levels of productivity in your life and business. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Using Roping to Establish Feel, Timing & Balance Sep 07, 2021

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When I first started out as a trainer, the only thing I trained was rope horses. While I still train a lot of horses that go on to excel in various roping disciplines, I've learned that the techniques I use to train roping horses are beneficial for horses in other disciplines as well.

On this episode, I'm sharing a few training methods specific to the roping pen that help a horse recognize your feel, timing and balance and understand the responses you are asking for. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

How to Handle a Horse that Pulls Back Aug 31, 2021

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Pulling back is a topic that is important to discuss for your safety and the safety of others. The first step to overcoming the habit of pulling back is to understand why horses do it in the first place. Pulling back is a reactive response, just like running away, bucking or rearing. It is a defense mechanism that a horse engages when it feels restricted or claustrophobic.

On this episode, I'm sharing a few methods that can help you overcome these reactive tendencies and safely break the habit of pulling back. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

How to Seamlessly Transition to the Next Level of Speed Aug 24, 2021

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"My horse works great at slower speeds, but when I ask for a little more, everything falls apart." Have you ever asked for a little more speed from your horse only to feel like you went all the way back to square one? If so, you're not alone.

The thing to remember is that there’s a difference between falling back to square one and having a moment where you are back at square one. When the wheels fall off the wagon, it can be easy to feel frustrated and think you are starting over. But, in order to improve, you have to allow your horses to make those mistakes.

On this episode, I'm sharing my tips for how to help your horse seamlessly transition to that next level of speed. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Reframing Your Mindset About Reactive Responses Aug 17, 2021

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I believe that there are varying degrees of reactive responses. And, I truly don’t think that horses display undesirable responses just to spite us. These reactive responses are simply a horse’s method of communicating that they are scared or insecure with the situation that they are in. Once you reframe your mindset to understand why these horses react in the ways they do, you are one step closer to managing these reactive tendencies.

On this episode, I'm sharing a few examples of common reactive responses and how you can utilize triggers to help your horse build confidence and overcome their insecurities. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com.

Debunking Perceptions of Where Your Horse “Should” Be Aug 10, 2021

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In my part of the world, I think most people consider a ‘colt’ to be 2-3 years old. However, in my barn, I would argue that 6 can very well still be considered a colt. I find that a lot of people use age as the sole determinant of where a horse should be in its training career. However, there are so many more factors that should influence our perceptions and expectations of where a horse ‘should’ be by a certain age.

When you take into consideration the horse’s pedigree and training history, there can be a wide range of skill levels and abilities at the age of 2-3. However, when you compound that with factors like climate, geography, and the knowledge and skill level of the person(s) riding that horse, our expectations become a lot more fluid. This is why I preach the principle of helping a horse reach their maximum potential. Each horse is going to have different considerations that determine what their ‘best’ is and will be.

On this episode, I'm discussing a few considerations to help you manage your expectations of your young horses and how to help them progress to be their best. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Positioning Your Body Properly for a Turn Aug 03, 2021

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One of the most common body position errors I see is uneven weight distribution. This shows up frequently when a horse is entering a turn. Poor body position will often cause a horse to drop its shoulder to the inside or, alternatively, the shoulder will fall to the outside. In either case, the horse is not in an optimal position to maintain balance and power leaving that turn.

In this episode, I am sharing a few tips for how to develop better awareness of your body position and send more consistent signals to your horse. To watch demonstrations of the training methods discussed in this episode, join our Foundation to Finish online training community.

Establishing Better Control of Your Horse's Ribcage Jul 27, 2021

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Two very powerful parts of the horse's body--the shoulders and the hindquarters--are connected by the horse’s ribcage. If the ribcage does not communicate with these other two body parts, it is very difficult to create a fluid forward motion with your horse.

On this episode, I’m sharing my methods for establishing better control of your horse’s ribcage and how this can benefit your horse’s body position in a variety of disciplines. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

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