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Methods of Training, Managing, Handling, Feeding and Caretaking of Horses by Mary D. MidkiffTRANSCRIPT
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Mary Midkiff’sPre-Training and Conditioning Thoroughbred Race Horses
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Through my lifelong experience with horses I have come to understand how crucial it is to train horses within their world of understanding; listening and
observing everything they are communicating to you as they develop.
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We relate best to horses through what is natural to them. We are always learning about their diet, how they relate to one
another, how they react as prey animals and how they move.
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Approach to Managing and Training Horses
1. Evaluation
Overall healthEmotional and mental healthPersonality and Life ForceWillingness to participate with me
2. Program
Internal Health and NutritionBalancing the Nervous SystemEnergy and Body WorkGround WorkGames and QuestionsMounted Work
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Approach to Managing and Training Horses
When I meet a horse I take an overall impression.
Smell the breath Look in the eyes Notice the texture of the skin and hair Feel the coat and body temperature Check out quality of feet Note the weight distribution Watch him or her move
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Approach to Managing and Training Horses
As I evaluate the horse I gather information on what the horse needs and howI will progress from here.
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Approach to Managing and Training Horses
The program begins with the horse’s internal health.
1. NutritionHealth of the Intestinal Tract
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1. Nutrition - foundation for all steps in the program
Horse’s health, comfort, ability to think, coordinate and learn start in the intestinal tract.
Feed Select and feed organic grain when possible Use herbal or natural supplements Avoid toxins such as sugars, preservatives, pesticides and herbicides Avoid stored feeds as they may have spoiled Have hay analyzed for nutrition Provide natural mineral salt rocks free choice
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2. Balancing the Nervous System
The nervous system must fully function in order for the horse to progress in his or her education.
Steps Aromatherapy with Midkiff’s The InBalance Horse essential oil blend Release endorphins through the mouth Massage Jaw and TMJ areas Open up jaw bones and passage between Oppositional energy of head and atlas joint Massage around poll and ears Acupressure in upper neck Stretch nuchal ligament
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3. Energy and Body Work
Finding and relieving excess and deficient energy throughout the horse willbalance his ability to fully use his mind and body.
Steps Hands on massage Laser therapy Magnet therapy Dowsing Myo-fascial release Stretches
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4. Ground Work
Everything you do with a horse on the ground contributes to his acceptance ofwork in the saddle.
Steps Tying Ropes around the body Forward movement Sideways movement Backward movement Driving with lines Ability to distinguish each foot
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Ground Work Steps and Training
Round pen with lines and free Connected work Wash stall Trailer Gates Ground poles and obstacles
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Acceptance of human interaction in every step of the program.
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Building Trust
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Leading and partnering with the young horse.
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The reward is always the leader’s acceptance. Every step begins and ends with the leader’s acceptance.
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Each introduction including bridle and bit, saddle, rider, racetrack, starting gate and beyond is based on the young horse’s acceptance and trust of the leader.
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5. Games and Questions – Development of mind/body connection
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6. Starting Under Saddle Does Not Have to Be Stressful
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Happy youngsters love to show you what they can do and display their pride.
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From the stall, shedrow, arenas to the training track. Safety, comfort, happiness and pride continue to show.
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Educating yearlings out of the field or out of the sales to young horses that are breezing and racetrack ready, we would be honored to train your horses. We know how important they are to you and only want to see them flourish and shine as athletes!
Come to Paramont Farms in Prospect, Kentucky anytime to visit, see the facilities and discuss your plans.Thank you for your consideration.Mary D. Midkiff
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Your horses are in good hands.
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Mary MidkiffMidkiff Horse TrainingPO Box 1209Prospect, KY 40059mary@midkiffhorsetraining.comwww.midkiffhorsetraining.com502-552-1195