The Art of Natural Dressage

Over the past three years, we have documented much of our foundation training (primarily positive reinforcement) with Tempo. The videos actually start prior to Tempo's birth (showing some work with her very pregnant dam, Puck) and continue on to my early riding work with her over the last few months. Raising a foal from birth has been a lifelong dream for me, and I knew it would be an amazing experience... but the relationship Tempo and I share is nothing short of magical. She makes my heart sing, and I do believe I am the apple of her eye as well.
As I said, there are MANY videos of her posted on my youtube channel, but below are some of my favorites. Enjoy as you have time:
Me playing with a VERY pregnant Puck. I was quite new to clicker training at this point, but already having a blast with it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8BkanLbJx0
Very early training videos (first few weeks of Tempo's life) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrx_LEW0aVU and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOMUG3qTq0A
Tempo's first bath: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RrHnrqjnJc (very fun!)
Clicker Training a foal to halter and lead: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Uo6SmtVtE
Clicker Training for lots of foal husbandry activities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLDbkFaVXh8
Clicker Training a foal to trailer load: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8CwMZukYsU
Clicker Training for good leading manners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG1GowQ0NTE
NH ground games taught with positive reinforcement, Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEf0Thtnolk and Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e3fXB60R28
Early riding expedition to play on a cross country course (this was the first time I ever really cantered on her!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQJ-bOvHGpA
Neat, short clip of harmony between horse and human: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bFfB5GbSU8

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Kim Sturgeon, Tempo, Shoki & Puck (South Carolina)