Link to Independent Component Log.
Link to pictures/videos showing proof.
Literal:
- I, Shannon Malally, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
- For my independent component, I took riding lessons with J. Kristen Keeler of JKK Performance Horses at Sycamore Canyon Equestrian Center. Each lesson was from 30 minutes to an hour and a half long. I rode my own horse, Leroy, and together we learned how to better ourselves in both the western and English disciplines. We focused on the western sport of reining, and have been able to improve our skills a lot over the past 3 or so months. We also attended and competed in shows with Kris Keeler, competing in reining, trail trials, western pleasure, and English pleasure.
Interpretive:
During the lessons, we focused on tuning up Leroy's reaction to commands, and also taught him a few new skills. I have also been improving my riding, having gotten a lot of critique from my trainer, Kris Keeler. With Leroy, we worked on rollbacks, spins, sliding stops, lead changes, the jog, sidepassing, opening gates, crossing tarps, crossing bridges, jumping crossrails, jumping 2ft, jumping 2'3", and basic dressage exercises. Kris focused on my riding, and gave my critique on how to hold the reins, how to ask for a sliding stop, perfecting spins, using and rolling spurs, improving the speed of rollbacks, correct jumping two-point posture, when to ask for lead changes, memorizing both reining and jumping course, and basic show preparation tips. Each show and lesson I attended took a great amount of time, as it is essential to warm-up a horse before starting the task of asking for specific commands. Hour long lessons were usual, as it's a good exercise for the horse and rider.
Applied:
Taking lessons helped me answer my EQ of "What is most important to becoming a successful western horse trainer?" because my trainer was able to share her knowledge of horses and riding with me, and I was able to practice techniques under a professional. Kris Keeler gave me important tips that should always be applied when riding any horse, such as keeping your heels down and toes up. I've also learned how to correctly apply aids to the horse, as Kris was able to tell me what I was doing correctly and incorrectly. I learned the value of patience and persistence, and experienced first hand the outcomes of specific training aids.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Answer 1
1) One of my answers to my EQ is "A method that communicates with the horse and instills trust."
2) Evidence of this can be found in many articles I have read, one mainly being "Ride the Journey" by Chris Cox. He explains how horses need to have trust in one before they can learn to accept ones methods. With trust, a horse can be successfully and wonderfully trained.
3) Sources: "How to Think Like a Horse", a book by Cherry Hill, renowned horse trainer and author; "Ride the Journey," a book by Chris Cox, international horse trainer; and tips from a good friend of mine, Alecia Richard, a horse trainer in Norco.
2) Evidence of this can be found in many articles I have read, one mainly being "Ride the Journey" by Chris Cox. He explains how horses need to have trust in one before they can learn to accept ones methods. With trust, a horse can be successfully and wonderfully trained.
3) Sources: "How to Think Like a Horse", a book by Cherry Hill, renowned horse trainer and author; "Ride the Journey," a book by Chris Cox, international horse trainer; and tips from a good friend of mine, Alecia Richard, a horse trainer in Norco.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Service Learning
I'm working for JKK Performance Horses at Sycamore Canyon Equestrian Center in San Dimas for my service learning. My contact is J. Kris Keeler, a professional horse trainer of 20+ years. For my first 10 hours, I have cleaned tack, turned out horses, lunged horses, and performed basic care for the horses currently in training and boarding. So far, I've worked 10 hours.
Monday, January 9, 2012
ESLR
Effective Communicator: I think I've been an effective communicator because I've been talking to a lot of horse riders and trainers about my senior project of western horse training. I've asked for tips to becoming a better rider, their opinion on different bits, and veterinarian care advice.
Effective Learner: I consider myself an effective learner because I've really dove into learning about western horse training. I've bought multiple horse training books, recorded season 1 of Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship, and subscribed to both Horse & Rider and Horse Illustrated magazines. I've also made a goal to get an extra article or blurb for each of my research checks for this new 2012 year.
Effective Learner: I consider myself an effective learner because I've really dove into learning about western horse training. I've bought multiple horse training books, recorded season 1 of Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship, and subscribed to both Horse & Rider and Horse Illustrated magazines. I've also made a goal to get an extra article or blurb for each of my research checks for this new 2012 year.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Third Interview Questions
1) What do you think is most important to becoming a successful western horse trainer?
2) What does a typical day of training look like for you?
3) When it comes to safety, what are a few tips and practices one can do to stay safe when working with horses?
4) As a trainer, do you attend clinics and lessons held by other trainers? If so, why or why not?
5) Do you use many methods of training, or do you try and stick to one method?
6) Have you ever had a horse or rider that you have not been able to train/help?
7) Are there certain breeds of horses that you try to stay away from? Any breeds that you think are harder to train or can't be trained?
8) What has been the biggest challenge you have faced when training a horse or rider?
9) If there was one thing you could change about your training method/program, what would it be and why?
10) When training a horse, do you try to gain it's complete trust? Do you think that trust is essential when training a horse?
2) What does a typical day of training look like for you?
3) When it comes to safety, what are a few tips and practices one can do to stay safe when working with horses?
4) As a trainer, do you attend clinics and lessons held by other trainers? If so, why or why not?
5) Do you use many methods of training, or do you try and stick to one method?
6) Have you ever had a horse or rider that you have not been able to train/help?
7) Are there certain breeds of horses that you try to stay away from? Any breeds that you think are harder to train or can't be trained?
8) What has been the biggest challenge you have faced when training a horse or rider?
9) If there was one thing you could change about your training method/program, what would it be and why?
10) When training a horse, do you try to gain it's complete trust? Do you think that trust is essential when training a horse?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Self Reflection
1) I think that at the moment, I have a high P in senior project. This is because I feel like I really understand my topic of western horse training, as well as completed all of the work that goes along with senior project.
2) One thing that I think I've done well on is the five minute presentation. I really got into it and talked to my availble horse sources, gathering as much information as I could about the topic of proper horse hoof care. I made a poster and brought in examples of products and tools used to keep hooves healthy. I also think my science fair project will do well, as I have the whole thing planned out and am really looking forward to conducting my experiment.
3) One thing I'd like to improve on would probably have to be my research. Not so much as in gathering the research itself, but in taking notes on it as I tend to get lazy with that.
2) One thing that I think I've done well on is the five minute presentation. I really got into it and talked to my availble horse sources, gathering as much information as I could about the topic of proper horse hoof care. I made a poster and brought in examples of products and tools used to keep hooves healthy. I also think my science fair project will do well, as I have the whole thing planned out and am really looking forward to conducting my experiment.
3) One thing I'd like to improve on would probably have to be my research. Not so much as in gathering the research itself, but in taking notes on it as I tend to get lazy with that.
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