Imagine how much more enjoyable your ride will be when you have the knowledge and confidence to work through any obstacle you encounter on the trail. This DVD training program prepares you and your horse to successfully negotiate obstacles you encounter out on the trail. It will guide you through the horsemanship techniques to overcome obstacles safely with confidence. You and your horse build trust with every obstacle you conquer. Learning and practicing these techniques prepares you for a safe and enjoyable trail ride.

What You Will Learn

• The horsemanship techniques to quietly ride your horse past an obstacle.


• How to relax your horse and capture his focus


• What to do when your horse evades an obstacle


• How the rider’s body position affects the horse’s response to an obstacle


• How flexing the horse’s head calms your horse and diminishes his fear


• How to use herd behavior to your advantage


• How to read signs of resistance in your horse


• How to use praise effectively when training your horse

Training Chapters on:

• The Basics


• Conquering Obstacles


• The Riders Job


• The Horse Factor


• Keys to Success


• Advanced Obstacles


• Glossary


• About Mary Hamilton

Here's How it Works:

• Learn in the comfort of your own home or training facility


• Select easy to follow training chapters


• Train at your own pace


• Training can be paused or replayed as many times as you wish


• Use the group forum to ask questions or share experiences with others using Conquering Trail Riding Obstacles