Training Slider: Installing Buttons for Better Movement

In this session, we’re back with Slider, the horse, for what might be session number seven (or thereabouts). Our goal? To prepare him, get him ready to ride, and transform him into a functional member of society. Today’s focus: installing the buttons.
What are these mysterious buttons? Well, they’re not physical buttons, but rather cues we’ll use to move different parts of Slider’s body. Let’s break it down:
Hip Button (Button #1): Located near the belly cinch, this button helps us move Slider’s hips. Perfect for side passes and encouraging that rib cage to shift.
Rib Button (Button #2): Right between the two cinches, this button controls the ribs. Think of it as Slider’s side-to-side movement control.
Shoulder Button (Button #3): Up by the front cinch, this button nudges Slider’s shoulders. Essential for precise maneuvers.
Now, here’s the twist: Slider is a nervous, almost anxious horse. His past surgery has left him wary of humans. But we’re patient, reminding him that he’s safe. Today, we’re saddling him up in the barn-new territory for him. Watch as we guide him through the process, coaxing his feet to move and his brain to engage.
Join us on this journey as we help Slider become a confident, functional equine citizen!

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Thank you for showing us on how you installed the buttons. People tell you need to have the buttons, but don't show you how it is done.