Bridle Work Methodology
Russ Krachun will share his unconventional bridle ground work methodology that prepares and educate the horseman how to communicate to the horse through the reins from the ground. By understanding these methods on the ground, the horseman will then transfer this bridle work methodology to the riding methodology without causing confusion for the horse or the horseman. The horse will become better prepared both physically and mentally to learn how to use the poll, neck, shoulders, rib cage and hindquarters. Each step by step method builds understanding and muscle memory through the use of proper timing and repetition, resulting in a responsive educated horse.
“Demonstration Only” by Russ Krachun
Muscle Memory & Softness in the Neck & Poll
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and unconventional methodology in developing softness and suppleness in the horse neck muscle. This methodology is based on the same principals and education used for any athlete. You will learn that softness and suppleness is developed by following step by step methods that connect to one another through repetitions, in forward motions at various speeds. This methodology enables the neck muscle to stretch and develop muscle memory. Developing muscle memory is very important in any athlete by supporting both their physical and mental education and allows the athlete to perform to the best of their abilities.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope and also is safe around other horses and participants
Muscle Memory & Softness in the Shoulders
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and unconventional methodology in developing softness and suppleness in the horse shoulders. This methodology is based on the same principals and education used for any athlete. You will learn that softness and suppleness is developed by following step by step methods that connect to one another through repetitions, in forward motions at various speeds. This methodology enables the muscles in the shoulders to stretch and develop muscle memory. Developing muscle memory is very important in any athlete by supporting both their physical and mental education and allows the athlete to perform to the best of their abilities.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope and also is safe around other horses and participants
Muscle Memory & Softness in the Rib Cage
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and unconventional methodology in developing softness and suppleness in the horse rib cage. This methodology is based on the same principals and education used for any athlete. You will learn that softness and suppleness is developed by following step by step methods that connect to one another through repetitions, in forward motions at various speeds. This methodology enables the muscles in the rib cage to stretch and develop muscle memory. Developing muscle memory is very important in any athlete by supporting both their physical and mental education and allows the athlete to perform to the best of their abilities.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope and also is safe around other horses and participants
Muscle Memory & Softness in the Hindquarters
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and unconventional methodology in developing softness and suppleness in the horse hindquarters. This methodology is based on the same principals and education used for any athlete. You will learn that softness and suppleness is developed by following step by step methods that connect to one another through repetitions, in forward motions at various speeds. This methodology enables the muscles in the hindquarters to stretch and develop muscle memory. Developing muscle memory is very important in any athlete by supporting both their physical and mental education and allows the athlete to perform to the best of their abilities.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope and also is safe around other horses and participants
Speed Control, Balance & Coordination
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and unconventional methodology in developing balance and coordination for both the horse and the rider at various speeds.
Developing coordination and balance at various speeds will aid in improving physical abilities and improve mental abilities. Speed control is a very common problem with many horses, and many horses travel at the speed they desire not the speed that we want. Russ will share his step by step methodology of how his teachings educate both the horse the rider to control emotions at different speeds and at the same time develop balance and coordination.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope and also is safe around other horses and participants
Lead Coordination & Balance at Various Speeds
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and unconventional methodology in how to develop balance and improve the coordination in the left and right leads of the horse body. You will learn and understand the methods to develop a willing and understanding response when asking the horse to travel on the correct lead. These methods and exercises also assist the rider to become better coordinated, balanced, and become more consistent with their cues, resulting in improved physical abilities and improved riding abilities.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope that also has basic understanding of moving five body parts (neck & poll, shoulders, rib cage & hindquarters) and is also safe around other horses and participants
Advanced Guiding Methodology
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and his unconventional signature guiding methodology to educate the horse to travel balanced and coordinated when travelling forward; and also when changing directions. Russ explains each method in detail and how each method connects and supports each other in order to develop a willingly guided manoeuver at different gaits. Advanced guiding methodology is education that helps the horse to travel in a balanced and coordinated manor in both the left and right sides of the horse’s body, this methodology also develops muscle memory and improves the mental mindset of both horse and rider. These methods and exercises result in improved communication, and improved physical abilities for both the horse and the rider under saddle.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse that understands the basics of guiding maneuvers under saddle at a walk, trot and lope and also is safe around other horses and participants
Back Up Methodology
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and his unconventional step by step methodology that develops a willing straight and balanced back up. These steps aid in building coordination and also develop softness in the left and the right sides of the horses’ body, shoulders and the hindquarters. Russ will explain the importance and the reasons for controlling the shoulders and the hindquarters, and how to navigate a willing and straight back up with the horse.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope that also has basic understanding of moving five body parts (neck & poll, shoulders, rib cage & hindquarters) and is also safe around other horses and participants
Stop Methodology
Russ Krachun shares his philosophy and his unconventional step by step methodology in how to educate the horse to stop from any speed that we desire. Russ believes that methods must first prepare the horse mentally with step by step methodology by explaining what the stop means, and then educate the horse how to physically perform the stop at any speed. These step by step methods will improve mental abilities and physical abilities by educating the horse body to develop balance, coordination when traveling in the left and the right leads at various speeds and gaits. A horse that is travelling balanced and coordinated in any lead will use his body equally and will stop straight and balanced at any speed.
Participant Requirements: Participant should be confident under saddle at walk, trot and lope
Horse Requirements: A confident horse under saddle at a walk, trot and lope that also has basic understanding of moving five body parts (neck & poll, shoulders, rib cage & hindquarters) and is also safe around other horses and participants