b'Groundwork NEWS FROM COPPER STATE PERUVIAN PASO CLUBBuddy Uldrikson By Michele WilsonBuddy Uldrikson Training at Rancho Rio Bonita:Join CSPPC on our Facebook page and like us. We look forward to hearing from you. buddyuldriksonhorsemanship.comt is important to have ground manners. Respect shouldC ome with us to WestWorld of Scottsdale on October 11 through 13. Our I happen when you open the gate to catch the horse, at thePeruvian Horses will be competing in the Equidome for Champion of moment you touch him. It doesnt happen when you areChampion titles in several categories. Not only will we have Junior classes for on his back. Manners matter long before that. riders from 6 to 18 years old, but well also have classes for Amateurs, Owners, Performance, young horses in training Bozal, Luxury Gelding, Breeding Mare It is imperative that your horse minds you if you are going into some unfamiliarand Breeding Stallion and the all-important, Gait classes. The essence of the places like streets, on concrete, into tight warm-up pens or unloading at truckPeruvian Horse is its gait, which is truly natural with no aids of any kind to stops where you may have to walk around a busy area. It is vital for your safety andenhance the horses movement.the safety of your horse. Bad ground manners can range from minor actions, likeThe classes are all arena classes with a lot of work on the rail. However, in many walking ahead of you while you are leading or trying to stop and graze while beingof the classes, you will also see maneuvers like circles, backs, serpentines, all done handled, to severe problems, like rearing, pulling away or biting. to show the synergy between the horse and the rider. These maneuvers make If your horse does not have respect for you on the ground that fact isnt going tothe Peruvian Horse the pleasure mount that is so revered by all of us who love change on his back. If I am leading him and I want to stop the horse should reactthe breed. Often, the horses are cross-entered into different divisions so, if you with a stop. If I want to move his hindquarter out of the way he should react toare following a certain horse that has caught your eye, you will be able to watch my command. Basically I want to make sure the horse respects my space andthat horse display multiple disciplines. That will show you the fine mind that the boundaries and is responsive to what I am directing him to do.Peruvian has and how adaptable the horse is.We never want anyone to think that the Peruvian Horse is only an arena horse. That is not true. This is a horse for everyone; a horse that is ready for whatever trail is in front of it. This is a horse that wants to please and is capable of climbing mountains, fording streams, carrying children and adults to heights they want to achieve and wherever imagination takes them.Classes start at 8:00 am each day and continue until the daily events are concluded. Come for a day. Come for all 3 days. Admission is FREE! The daily schedule is posted on our Facebook page so you can make your plans now to visit the US National Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale, October 11-13. Stop by the barns and meet the owners, trainers, and aficionados of this breed. If you have questions or comments, please call Liz at 602-799-4913 or Michele at 602-540-2135. US NATIONAL SHOW FOR PERUVIAN HORSES See the naturally gaited Peruvian Horses competing forChampionships at the WestWorld Equidome in Scottsdale October 11, 12 and 13 Meet with owners and exhibitors at the barns and find outwhat this horse is all about. naphanationals.com or 602-799-4913This is really essential because I have seen horses drag their owners or break loose because of a plastic sack or banner that happens to blow in the wind. The ground is the place to teach horses to accept things they might find scary. Waving flags, flapping coats, crackling tarps, swinging or dragging ropes and straps, flying balloons, opening umbrellas, cracking whipsall those terrifying things that can cause your horse to become airborne. If you can familiarize your horse to these stimuli on the ground, you could literally be saving your own neck, and maybe your horses, too. You have enough stress getting centered and warming up before a performance. It makes it so much easier if you can unload a trailered horse and tack him up without unneeded drama. I cant stress enough how important safety is in every situationto you, your horse and those around you. Make sure you have your horses respect before you crawl in the saddle.Whatever your style might be there are five maneuvers your horse should know. Come let me help you help your horse. Also come learn about emotions, your mindDon Stineand better horsemanship. Private lessons & clinics are available. Buddyuldriksonhorsemanship.comDavid Averette46 October 2019'