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Starting a
Young Horse
Linda Tellington-Jones
(90 mins)

Linda Tellington – Jones has spent a lifetime with horses. Her 24-year showing career includes wins in endurance, dressage, three-day eventing, steeple chasing, as well as English and Western classes. In the early 1960’s Linda began teaching amateurs how to start their own horses using a system that is safe and easy for both horse and rider. Over the years she has incorporated many unconventional ideas into her training methods, including influencing a horse’s nervous system through touch. Linda’s equine expertise has evolved into a training method called T.E.A.M. (Tellington-Jones Equine Awareness Method).

The T.E.A.M. approach was developed when Linda discovered that physical pain, soreness and tension can cause behavior problems in horses, affect personality and limit a horse’s potential performance. The T.E.A.M. method results in communication and understanding between horse and handler. It teaches the horse to think rather than to just react instinctively. This unique training involves three stages: Body Work, which relieves tension and pain to affect behavioral and locomotive problems in horses; Ground Exercises, to enhance coordination, balance, obedience, self-control, focus and willingness to learn; Riding Awareness, how balance, breathing and visualization affects your horse’s attitude, stride, confidence and performance.

Now, you can learn how to start your horse with the T.E.A.M. method without having to leave your home. This video will take you through the basic steps for preparing your horse for riding. Linda demonstrates the Body Work and Ground Exercises including using a whip as a “wand”; how to use driving reins; preparation for lunging; preparing the horse to accept a bit; the first steps of saddling plus much more. All these exercises and techniques will result in a smooth transition to the final goal of riding the horse.

This tape is perfect for any horse owner – whether you are starting a young horse, want to improve communication or solve problems with an older horse. The T.E.A.M. approach will help you recognize your horse’s emotions, feelings, feelings and individuality which will improve his performance and give you a quality friendship, enhancing your life with your horse.