The Fundamentals Series is the first level of the Method and establishes the foundation every horse and human partnership needs to begin with. The series comes complete with videos and digital Arena Mates that detail the lessons listed below as well as a 100-page Philosophy eBook.
The digital Fundamentals Series may be accessed on your mobile device using the Downunder Horsemanship app, which is a free download from the App Store and Google Play, and on your computer through the Downunder Horsemanship website.
Fundamentals Exercises: Groundwork 1) Roundpenning Exercises 2) Desensitizing to the Lead Rope 3) Desensitizing to the Stick and String 4) Yield the Hindquarters a) Stage One b) Stage Two 5) Backing Up a) Method 1: Tap the Air b) Method 2: Wiggle, Wave, Walk and Whack c) Method 3: Marching d) Method 4: Steady Pressure 6) Yield the Forequarters 7) Lunging for Respect Stage One 8) Flexing the Head and Neck a) Steady Pressure b) Bumping on the Halter c) Poke and Flex d) Flexing From the Opposite Side 9) Sending Exercise 10) Circle Driving 11) Lunging for Respect Stage Two 12) Leading Beside 13) Fundamental Desensitizing a) Slap and Walk b) Helicopter Exercise c) Head Shy Exercise
Riding 1) Flex With the Bridle on the Ground 2) Flexing at the Standstill 3) One Rein Stops 4) Cruising Lesson 5) Follow the Fence 6) Diagonals 7) Touch and Rub Exercise 8) Yield the Hindquarters From a Standstill 9) Yield to a Stop 10) Bending at the Walk 11) Bending Transitions 12) Vertical Flexion at the Standstill 13) Draw to a Stop 14) Yield the Hindquarters and Back Up
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