teaching to square up

Aimizon · 09-12-2007, 08:16 PM

What is the best way to teach/enforce the cue for a horse to square up/set up for inspection (i.e. for showmanship or halter classes)?
The horse I'm working with has a decent idea of what he's supposed to do (pivots, etc) but squaring him up takes forever sometimes.
Any tips?

Mare · 09-13-2007, 06:00 AM

I set their back legs up first then the front you can tap your foot on their toe or pick the foot up and place it where you want it. It wont take long and you'll be a pro.

bnttyra · 09-13-2007, 09:20 AM

How to teach a horse showmanship

This was put together by a forum member and is AWESOME!!

Worked for me!

Quick2Skip01 · 09-14-2007, 06:54 AM

Practice setting up EVERYDAY... not for long periods of time, but when ever you get your horse out, and stop, set him up. When you take him to the cross ties, set him up. It works, a little time everyday will do you wonders.

I personally dont have a set cue, my horse has set up so many times he knows what he is supposed to do when we stop and a i turn slightly. Also, the post before mine with the link to the site, I also, after setting up, pose myself correctly when done, so he knows to not move his feet.

cowboysmom · 09-14-2007, 07:04 AM

I make it a point that whenever I stop, I turn and set him up. Square his feet by hand and tell him "square" then pat and praise him. He is almost getting to the point that when we stop and I turn towards him he starts moving his feet. He hasn't quite got it perfect yet, but we are getting there. Lots of praise and consistency. Seriously, I do it every time I stop him. Good luck and keep practicing.

thespa · 09-14-2007, 04:42 PM

bnttyra, thanks great timing I just started that and even though he squred up and had lead low and stood, I want to do everything right...

John · 09-15-2007, 06:01 AM

Lift his head up slightly and to his right and then forward or back to move a left front foot. (open the door). Down (stops moving of front foot) and to his right to move his left rear.
Make the cues smaller as you go.

Cowgirly · 09-22-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnttyra

How to teach a horse showmanship

This was put together by a forum member and is AWESOME!!

Worked for me!

who on the forum put that together? It is amazing- what a lot of great info. I wish there was a western eq and pleasure one of each of those- just something full of tips and tricks....

Quick2Skip01 · 09-23-2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowgirly

who on the forum put that together? It is amazing- what a lot of great info. I wish there was a western eq and pleasure one of each of those- just something full of tips and tricks....

phorelockless put it together. I agree that it is a wonderful guide. I read through it, and was very impressed it covers everything, and kudos to Lindsay for putting it all together..

phorelockless · 09-24-2007, 06:38 PM

Check out my guide, like someone else already posted. It should cover it - if you have further questions please feel free to PM me, and I'll be happy to help.

09-12-2007, 08:16 PM	#1
Aimizon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24 Images: 8	teaching to square up What is the best way to teach/enforce the cue for a horse to square up/set up for inspection (i.e. for showmanship or halter classes)? The horse I'm working with has a decent idea of what he's supposed to do (pivots, etc) but squaring him up takes forever sometimes. Any tips?

09-13-2007, 09:20 AM	#3
bnttyra Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 2,458 Images: 75 Blog Entries: 18	How to teach a horse showmanship This was put together by a forum member and is AWESOME!! Worked for me! __________________ *Tyra Hounds & Horses* *"Patience is knowing, it will happen in time"* http://web.mac.com/bnttyra/TYRAHOUND...M/Welcome.html

09-14-2007, 06:54 AM	#4
Quick2Skip01 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 4,046 Images: 287 Blog Entries: 7	Practice setting up EVERYDAY... not for long periods of time, but when ever you get your horse out, and stop, set him up. When you take him to the cross ties, set him up. It works, a little time everyday will do you wonders. I personally dont have a set cue, my horse has set up so many times he knows what he is supposed to do when we stop and a i turn slightly. Also, the post before mine with the link to the site, I also, after setting up, pose myself correctly when done, so he knows to not move his feet. __________________ ~Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.~ Horse Power- (Informal) The extraordinary capacity of the horse to elevate the human spirit.

09-24-2007, 06:38 PM	#10
phorelockless Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 524 Images: 8 Blog Entries: 14	Check out my guide, like someone else already posted. It should cover it - if you have further questions please feel free to PM me, and I'll be happy to help. __________________ ~Lindsay

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09-13-2007, 06:00 AM	#2
Mare Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 1,990 Images: 10	I set their back legs up first then the front you can tap your foot on their toe or pick the foot up and place it where you want it. It wont take long and you'll be a pro.

09-14-2007, 07:04 AM	#5
cowboysmom Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mendon, MI Posts: 184 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 19	I make it a point that whenever I stop, I turn and set him up. Square his feet by hand and tell him "square" then pat and praise him. He is almost getting to the point that when we stop and I turn towards him he starts moving his feet. He hasn't quite got it perfect yet, but we are getting there. Lots of praise and consistency. Seriously, I do it every time I stop him. Good luck and keep practicing.

09-14-2007, 04:42 PM	#6
thespa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloversville, NY Posts: 617 Images: 23	bnttyra, thanks great timing I just started that and even though he squred up and had lead low and stood, I want to do everything right...

09-15-2007, 06:01 AM	#7
John Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 3,391 Images: 39	Lift his head up slightly and to his right and then forward or back to move a left front foot. (open the door). Down (stops moving of front foot) and to his right to move his left rear. Make the cues smaller as you go.