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Stops, Spins, Flying Lead Changes, Work Cattle & Much More.
Larry Trocha
Hi – I'm Larry Trocha.
Over many years working with cutting, reining and working cow horses, I've developed a successful training program designed to teach horses to stop, spin, rollback, change leads and work cattle.
I am happy to share this specialized knowledge with you through my series of Horse Training DVDs and FREE Horse Training Tips Insider.
Click to watch the Stop & Back Up video clip
In this clip, reining & cutting horse trainer, Larry Trocha shows what cues the rider needs to use to ask a horse for a light, balanced stop & back up.
Special attention is given to how the rider should use his hands, legs and seat to get a good response from the horse.
The clip was taken from Larry's training DVD, Western Riding Know How.
These DVD Packages Contain the Most Complete
and Detailed Horse Training Information
- Foundation Training Package – Save $30 off the regular price.
- Performance Training Package – Save $30 off the regular price.
- Mega Training Package – Everything You Need!
Save $210 off the regular price. That's a 33% discount on Larry's most popular training DVDs.
Improve Your Horse's Performance With These
Top Rated Horse Training DVDs
NEW TRAINING DVD!
Hackamore (Bosal) Training by Larry Trocha
A detailed guide for training a well-reined performance horse
with the braided hackamore (bosal).
Teach your horse lightness… suppleness… sliding stops… rollbacks…
spins… lead departures… and good head position.
NEW COLT STARTING DVD!
Colt Starting with a Hackamore (Bosal) & Snaffle Bit
A detailed guide for ground work, respect, manners & establishing
a good foundation of training.
The safest and most "stress free" way I know to get colts started right.
Watch the entire training process exactly as it happened in "real time".
Yours FREE! Watch online now.
Special Horse Training Aids
The German Martingale, HeadSetter and Easy Stop…
How to use them to improve your horse's training.
Teach your horse to give to your hands…flex at the poll,
move collected… and work with a low head.
Teach Your Horse to Rollback and Spin
The secret to correct, rapid turn-a-rounds
Want your horse to plant his inside pivot foot,
cross over in front and spin like a top?
This video will show you how.
Training the Foal and Weanling
A detailed guide for halter breaking, complete ground training,
teaching good manners and a whole lot more. These training
methods work on older horses too. (6-hour, 3-disc DVD set)
Teach Your Horse to StopLight and Collected Volume 1.5
The secret to great hindquarter stops
A very effective way to get your horse stopping better than ever.
You'll see results faster than you could ever imagine.
Teach Your Horse Flying Lead Changes
Achieve smooth, almost foolproof, flying lead changes
A straight-forward training method that works on the
vast majority of horses. You will love it.
Cutting Horse Training Videos New and very, very good!Videos for learning to ride, train and show cutting horses. Titles include… Cutting Horse Know How… Cutting Horse Training using the Mechanical Cow… and How to Start Your Horse on Cattle.
Teach Your Horse True Collection
The magic ingredient that will greatly improve your horse's
way of moving, stops, spins, lead changes & head position.
Clearly explained.
Train Your Horse to Neck Rein
Transition from Snaffle Bit to Curb Bit
Discover how to train your horse to neck rein correctly
and what bits to use in the process. This DVD contains
valuable exercises that will help any horse perform
better.
How to Start Your Horse on Cattle
The secret to starting and developing a "cow smart" cutting or cow horse. This is the "blueprint" for getting them started on cattle right.
Cutting Horse Training using the Mechanical Cow
The secret to training your cutting or cow horse when you don't have fresh cattle. This dvd will teach you how to use one of the most valuable training tools ever invented. A "must have" for anyone who trains cutting or cow horses.
Horse Training Success Story
Quarter Horse News, January 1, 2007
17-Year-Old Kid Trained His Own Horse And WON
The National Reining Horse Assoc Futurity,
Limited Non-Pro Title.
Said he watched "ONE" training video over and over.
The kid's name is Clayton Eggers and the training video
he watched is…
"Teach Your Horse to Rollback and Spin"
Read the whole story in his Quarter Horse News interview.
DeanNew to your newsletter and have found it very informative. You seem to add those sutle little tricks that seems to be left out in a lot of "trainer advice", that really makes a difference. Love your "politically correct" advice you sent regarding your new behavior problems course. Think you are right on for whatever my opinion is worth.
Perhaps i haven't seen it because i am new but is there any good way to deal with herd bound mare. She is great except often is difficult when leaving her stall mates or a group of horses.
LarryTrocha@Dean: Hi Dean. To learn how to fix your mare, sign up for the online course titled, "Groom, Saddle, Ride & Fix".
It's located here:
http://innercircle.horsetrainingvideos.com/
Larry T.
Theresa Crews@LarryTrocha: Hi I just got a new horse he name is GOTALILHAIDASPEP I have hard that he comes from great blood line but my deal is he will let you saddle him and ride but after about 1 hr he will try and take me off with the bushes and trees and like I said he tries he has not done it yet I just want him for a riding horse but someone must have trained him somewhat i just dont know his comands he is 5yrs and very much a lover loves being the dogs and me he will fallow all over but how do i get that cutting out of his head my friend said I cant it is in his bloodis that true
@Theresa Crews: Hi Theresa. The "cutting" has nothing to do with it.
You need to learn basic horsemanship skills.
I would recommend my online course titled, "Groom, Saddle, Ride & Fix".
You'll find it here:
http://innercircle.horsetrainingvideos.com/
Larry T.
CndyHi Larry,
How much do you charge to train a 5yr. old mare that has already had a year of reined cow horse training with Roy Rich? How long would it take to finish her? Could you tell me if you think this horse has good bloodlines? Her Sire: Chics magic potion by smart chic olena Dam: Sheiks true which is a skipper w line.
Thank you,
Cindy
@Cndy: Hi Cindy. My training fees are on this page: http://www.horsetrainingvideos.com/training-stable.htm.
If you are serious about putting your mare in training, you'll need to call me on the phone.
Larry T.
Angie SloneHello Larry, I love receiving your training tips and your dvd's. I have a question, I am a barrel racer and one of my lightly raced geldings is not wanting to run. He enters the arena fine and runs but not to his ability and he is getting cranky about it, pinning his ears, swishing his tail when asked to move on. He has been cleared by the vet, no teeth issues. I dont use spurs when I race, only over and under. I gave him couple months off brought him back he is slower and crankier. He is starting to pee me off esp with the attitude. Also this horse has ran some decent times previously and ran for me up until this spring. Thanks for reading my email any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Angie Slone
@Angie Slone: Hi Angie. This is one of those situations where I could be more accurate if I could see the horse run.
Anyway, here are some of my thoughts.
Don't take the vet's word as the gospel truth.
Vets make mistakes and to tell you the truth, there are many, many vets who find it difficult to diagnose a problem like yours.
I'd get a second opinion from a performance horse vet.
I'd also have a QUALIFIED chiropractor work on the horse.
I'd also make sure the shoeing was right.
Contact your local professional trainers and find out who they rely on for the above services.
Also, too much whipping will make some horse's actually run SLOWER.
Your horse may just be getting sour and you'll need to give him more variety.
Larry T.
Uffe EnkvistHi Larry!
Thanks for being out there . I really enjoy reading your newsletters and watching your videos.
I have a question about spurs.
How are you using them?, I mean should every move with my leg go by the spur or should the spur only been used if the horse does not respond?
How long shank should a spur have?
Take care
/ Uffe
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