Robert Rivers
57 Episodes
Robert Rivers has a variety of horses and training environments to help create an all around partner ready for the show pen or the ranch. With a background in reining, roping and cow horse, he has many philosophies that are horse centered.
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56:00Episode 1
Lope Overs on a Green Trail Horse
Episode 1
Robert practices lope overs with a green trail horse and takes the opportunity to work on lope departures and lead changes.
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10:27Episode 2
Trail Obstacles Part 1
Episode 2
Robert works on the bridge and serpentine obstacles with a greener trail horse.
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Preparing a Horse to Practice Trail Obstacles
Episode 3
Robert gets a horse mentally and physically ready to work on trail obstacles.
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10:55Episode 4
Introducing a Horse to Trail Obstacles
Episode 4
Robert introduces a horse to trail obstacles after working on lead departures and changes. He focuses on making the obstacles the release so the horse associates them as a good place to be.
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Warming Up and Working on Lead Departures and Changes
Episode 5
Robert uses a horse's energy on a cold day to help work on lead departures and changes while getting a horse's mind focused.
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22:29Episode 6
Working a Rope Horse
Episode 6
This 3 year old paint mare is going to be a rope horse or ranch horse. Robert plans to rope on her a lot to prepare her for her job.
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10:27Episode 7
Circling a Cow
Episode 7
Circling a cow depends on steering. Rebecca prepares Papi to circle by checking on her steering, making sure he's looking the direction she wants to go, and maintaining inside softness.
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Advancing a Horse in Fencing and Stopping
Episode 8
Robert works on lead departures with Stoney, who wants to get a little excited when asked to lope off.
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06:31Episode 9
Warming Up a Horse in a New Bit
Episode 9
This derby horse has been wiggly and not wanting to travel straight. Robert introduces a small shank bit to help Dually find a little more straightness.
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15:31Episode 10
Practicing Transitions
Episode 10
Transitions are a big part of stock horse pleasure classes and also help in the reining. Robert coaches Rebecca to refine her transitions on Freeda.
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22:07Episode 11
Run Downs on a Downhill Horse
Episode 11
Desi, a four year old mare, is getting ready for Versatility shows and hopefully a cowhorse derby later in the fall. She is built downhill, so Robert helps her stand up.
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14:11Episode 12
Preparing for Boxing Class
Episode 12
Robert works with Rebecca to help her prepare for a horse show by giving her advice and helping her work through boxing a cow and preparing for fence work.
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20:35Episode 13
Run Downs with a 4 Year Old
Episode 13
Robert talks through advancing a four year old horse's reining by adding speed to the rundowns while maintaining softness.
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18:41Episode 14
Preparing for Ranch Riding Class
Episode 14
Rebecca prepares for a horse show by working on ranch riding maneuvers and transitions as a warmup prior to working a cow.
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12:13Episode 15
Building the Foundation for Run Downs
Episode 15
Robert works to build the foundation for rundowns on a young horse. He does this by loping large rectangles and working on lead departures and face softness as a precursor for the rundown.
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Preparing for Ranch Versatility Show--Box Rate Class
Episode 16
Robert works with Rebecca to help her prepare for a horse show by giving her advice and helping her break down her cow work.
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07:48Episode 17
Preparing for Ranch Versatility Show
Episode 17
Rebecca prepares for a horse show by practicing different components of the show patterns.
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17:57Episode 18
Loping and Turns with a Green Stud Colt
Episode 18
Robert talks through a drill he uses to help teach a young horse to lope around the outside of the arena. He also works on yeilding the young stud off of his leg to help with the turnaround.
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18:56Episode 19
Groundwork with a Stud Colt Before a Ride
Episode 19
Robert uses a three year old stud colt by WR This Cats Smart to demonstrate two ground work exercises he uses to prepare a young horse for a ride.
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15:46Episode 20
Working a Show Horse on Cows
Episode 20
Robert relaxes and works to make an anxious bridle horse more broke on a cow.
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12:01Episode 21
Teaching a 3 Year Old Lead Changes
Episode 21
Robert begins the process of advancing a three year old Gunner On Ice mare's lead change by focusing on body shape and softness.
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21:30Episode 22
Teaching a 3 Year Old Lead Changes Part 2
Episode 22
After working on body shape and softness, Robert continues to work on advancing a three year old Gunner On Ice mare's lead change. He does this by continuing to work on body control and softness while at the lope.
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08:34Episode 23
Warming Up a Show Horse to Work Cows
Episode 23
Robert uses a six year old bridle horse by Metallic Cat to show how he goes about warming up a horse prior to working cattle.
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14:19Episode 24
Using Roping to Work a Cowhorse
Episode 24
Robert uses a four year old by Meteles Cat to demonstrate how to use roping as a tool to help train a cowhorse.