Ashur working gate - last day - 18 Oct 2023

Ashur working gate - last day - 18 Oct 2023

Training horses always involves some risk of injury (or even death) to the horse, the trainer, any spectators, equipment used, etc. - this risk is totally your own as you will be making your own judgements on what to do. As with any suggestions on any subject you must weigh them out for yourself and proceed accordingly - at your own risk.

Working a hinged gate without the rider losing contact with the gate is a practical application of lateral movement, calmly moving forward, stopping, backing, Stand-Stay. Ashur is well started but a long ways from being a finished horse so I work the gate to apply the skills he has been learning. If his owner continues using and applying these skills then one day Ashur will work any gate - including a gate he has never seen until right that moment - stone cold.

Remember to read, study, and ponder upon God's word each day and also pray each day to find out what God needs you to do today and then do it. And have a blessed day!!

Jack Griffes
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