Total training time 14 hours 30 minutes
In this video Stacy reviews;
Bending to stand still:
Jac is learning to bend with the bridle on with the snaffle bit. Bending to stand still is important to keep both Jac and Stacy safe. Jac needs to get these answers correct 100% of the time. This is an exercise that also teaches them to stand still when a rider is mounting.
Sacking out using the saddle:
Sack out using saddle stirrup-great way to cause an emotional reaction to sudden movements where the saddle or rider would be. It is done in a way that can be controlled and repeat until Jac is quiet. Stacy is also getting Jac accustom to the ropes that will be used as ground driving reins in Episode 17.
Shifting gears:
Jac demonstrates at 5:38 that the 'training cycles' described in Episode 13 are having an effect on his mind. -Jac shows that he has learned that when he mentally 'shifts gears' is when I reward him...so he begins to 'act quiet' when he wants to get done.
Bend to stand still and put foot in the stirrup:
For Jac and Stacy to stay safe Jac needs to figure out how to balance while Stacy steps up in the saddle. Jac also needs to be willing to stand with his head bent while Stacy steps up and down.
This is the story of two-year-old Jacs Electric Whiz (Jac), the last baby out of Whizards Baby Doll, better known as "Roxy". Roxy touched the hearts of horse lovers around the world when she and Stacy Westfall made history with their bareback and bridleless freestyle reining ride. The loss of Roxy in 2012 has left a void in the equine community. Although nobody can replace her, Roxy's spirit lives on, not only in our hearts, but in Jac as well.Join us as we follow Jac through weekly videos documenting his training journey from his first session to his first show and more. It is a journey filled with questions, breakthroughs, setbacks and accomplishments... and everything in between.
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