34/ MAY 2010 THE RIDER Checking Horses Into Rehab
Ryan Gingerich, The Beha- vorist, claims no horse is beyond rehabilitation.
Problem horses are just that … a problem. Rehabilitating them can
be equally frustrating but The Beha- vorist’ has built an effective brand on helping owners succeed.
Training methods and programs for problem horses are abundant but
the multiple choices can overwhelm owners trying to find the perfect fit. Missouri’s Ryan Gingerich is ‘The Behavorist’ who has combined best practices to develop a well-known
brand that empowers owners to real- ize that no horse is a lost cause. “I believe there are no bad hors- es,” says Gingerich on his website, “just bad training.”
Gingerich trains thousands of horses and owners across North America to rehabilitate the bad behaviors of problem horses. Whether bucking, cribbing, head- shaking or kicking, Gingerich believes a clear plan and language of cues can do the trick.
Using his “Connective Horse- manship” program, Gingerich identi- fies the causes of issues and then sets forth with a planned approach. Observe, Evaluate, Plan and Act are the key words in Gingerich’s vocab- ulary which create his OEPA method … pinpointing the cue that causes
the bad behaviour, establishing a cue that tells the horse ‘that was wrong’ and teaching the correct behaviour.
Rehabilitating problem horses is not easy and especially with the dozens of training pro- grams available. Originally certified by renown expert John Lyons, Gingerich contin- ues to draw from others like Dr. Andrew Mclean of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Dr. Temple Grandin and even famed dog whisperer Cesar Millan who inspired his “Red, Yellow and Green Zones: Avoiding Conflict Behaviours” sessions.
To be effective, professionals need to constantly update their practices and learn from others in their field. Gingerich agrees. He has embraced that philosophy and contin- ues to learn from his peers.
His clients also continue to learn from him through his expanding library of resources. Gingerich can be found online, on TV, at horse expos, in books and at his Nation- al Equine Behavior Centre in Troy, Missouri. Ontarians will be able to meet Gingerich first- hand at Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo. “We are very excited to bring Ryan Gin- gerich to the Expo,” says Lorie Jocius, Presi- dent of Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo. “He and the other presenters will give our attendees the tools that they need to reach their horses’ potential regardless of breed or discipline.” Gingerich will be at Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo June 4th to 7th near Guelph, Ontario leading clinics on rehabilitation of problem and easily spooked horses. Details are available at
www.EquineExpo.ca and
www.RyanGingerich.com
Area 3 News SUMMERAMA!
Come join the celebration!
Summerama. We are offering a variety of special events and a great show. We have classes with money added, circuit awards for each class, NSBA approved classes, and exhibitor draws for Holman's Photography gift certificates. Area 3 will be having a spe- cial challenge class open to all exhibitors. This year we have choosen to do Bareback Equitation. Also, Area 3 is also proud to offer an exhibitor wine and cheese, accompa- nied by a live band for entertainment. To commemorate the celebration we will be sell- ing 25th Anniversary T-Shirts and as well draw tickets on a deluxe park bench and fire pit with horse (donated by Todd Cressman and Home Hardware).
We are also looking for good older photo's of Summerama's of the past. Please send any great candids or class winner pic- tures by email to Jessica Mosley Cairncross @
mosleyjesssica@hotmail.com
This year is the 25th Anniversary of
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