Pole Bending Video!

DVD photo

We have a self-produced video available on DVD that demonstrates the technique and exercises we teach at our clinics, and includes examples of some of the drills explained in the book which we feel are an important part in training success for both horse and rider. Included are examples of correct technique and also problems. Several high speed pole bending runs are also included.

The video progresses like this:

  • Example of the technique, ridden slowly at a trot and lope, shot from overhead.
  • Rider positions - position-left, position-right, and why we use them, and what the reins and legs do.
  • A lesson with Ken - where he rides one of our horses through suppling exercises, turning drills, bending drills, showing how and why, and how to fix problems - 45 minutes for this portion alone!
  • Slow motion and stop action high speed turns and bending examples.
  • Other problems.
  • Examples of high speed runs.

This is a very full DVD. Since this is all our own material, we are able to frequently adjust the content to take into consideration feedback comments.

Ken,
Your video is FANTASTIC. It is so clear and informative. You have broken down each move in a very understandable manner and shown step by step how to apply it. Your methods have already made a big difference in the way my horse is working and brought out ALL of our weak areas! I like all of the suppling exercises you use and explain which areas they will help your horse in. Thank you for making such an informative video. It is helpful on many levels and will truly improve horsemanship in anyone who sees it.
J.

DVDs are IN STOCK! The DVD is priced at $29.95 US. The book and DVD together are $49.95 US. The prices include First Class postage to the United States or Canada. Sorry, but we are not set up to accept credit cards. Make check or money order out to Sunrise West Quarter Horses, LLC and mail to:

Ken and Pat Smith
Sunrise West Quarter Horses, LLC
2240 4th Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403
509-758-9426

Nineteen Second Pole Bending, by Wayne Sandberg

Pole Bending Book



This is the third edition of Wayne Sandberg's pole bending book, which he wrote with riders at all the levels in mind. It is a riding manual that presents reining procedures that are recommended for all speed events. In Pole Bending the benefits of these speed reining techniques stand out as a premium. Here are offered basic training procedures that will give the horse and rider the necessary background before actual training on the poles. He offers training for beginners, as well as assistance to the advanced riders that wish to take a little time off their best run or make their runs more consistent. Repetition drills for turns and also for bending are emphasized ... and Wayne tells you how!

NEW!  Ken Smith has written a set of notes to accompany the book. They provide further explanation for some of the more challenging topics with larger, more detailed photos. When you purchase a book, we encourage you to download a copy of these Pole Book Notes here. They were revised and enhanced as of May, 2008.

Here are some of the articles in the table of contents:

  • The Crooked horse
  • Submission training
  • Rider speed positions
  • Reining charts
  • German rein
  • How and when to use a whip
  • Doubling, Turn on the forehand
  • Voltes
  • Lateral March
  • Spirals
  • Shoulder-in
  • Quarters-in
  • Half pass
  • Backup
  • Half halt
  • Floating stop
  • How does a horse turn
  • Momentum
  • Shape, lean, look
  • Drills
  • Direction changes
  • Ideal track
  • Footfall
  • Common mistakes
  • Rider crookedness

Mr. and Mrs. Smith,
I have read most of the book. It is absolutely the best, most informative book I have ever read. I am an average rider and have always admired people with superior "natural" riding skills, at least now I understand why they have superior skills. Mr. Sandberg explains in easy to understand detail every move, every inch of the horse and rider. I do not know if I will be able to master the techniques described in the book but at least I will know how to try. Every horseman should have this book!
Thanks for publishing it.
Frank


Wayne's books are always a big hit at our Pole Bending Clinics. Several of the drills used at the clinics are described clearly in the book. We use these drills to develop those snappy, explosive turns and rapid bending speeds that surprise the students.
Ken Smith

Books are IN STOCK! The book is priced at $24.95 US. The book and DVD together are $49.95 US. The prices include First Class postage to the United States or Canada. Sorry, but we are not set up to accept credit cards. Make check or money order out to Sunrise West Quarter Horses, LLC and mail to:

Ken and Pat Smith
Sunrise West Quarter Horses, LLC
2240 4th Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403
509-758-9426

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