Swanson Peterson Productions Products

Whoa Means Whoa!

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A simple guide to train anyone how to ride with beautiful illustrations and photographs to demonstrate classical training techniques. This book will help anyone become a better rider. This book was originally written for an actor who had to understand horses in a short eight weeks and ride convincingly on screen. There is a ton of information distilled in simple to chapters which will help any level rider focus on the basics.

Leg Rope

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Rex Peterson designs and ties this 25 foot long soft nylon leg rope with his signature braided sliders to secure the hobble end on the leg. The leg rope is an important training tool to teach the horse to pick up his feet and relax, to prevent kicking, and to teach a horse to lay down.

RJ Masterbug Stone Horse large

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RJ Masterbug Stone Horse offered in a limited limited edition model hand painted by artists to depict the exact pattern of RJ, the famous Hollywood horse who portrayed Hidalgo in the Disney classic film "Hidalgo" co-starring with Viggo Mortensen. RJ was only 3 years old when he performed all of the fast and furious stunts in the film including the wild west show, the watering hole, the medina, the fight with the leopards and many other scenes.

RJ Masterbug Stone Horse mini

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Each mini Stone horse is painted by hand depicting the exact markings of RJ Masterbug, the paint stallion who was the star of Disney's film "Hidalgo". The mini RJ Masterbug stands 3.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches long

Rope Halters with Lead Rope

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Rope Halters with leadropes made individually by Rex. These diamond braid rope halters feature a laced noseband allowing a better fit to each horse. Rex finds these halters virtually unbreakable, assuring you of finding your horse where you tied him upon your return. Chose from a variety of color combinations:

Training Whips

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Westfield Whips have been designed with impeccable craftsmanship for over a century. With perfect balance, action and flexibility, these whips never feel heavy in your hand. All Westfield, whips are built on cores made to precise specifications to guarantee that they replicate the feel and performance standards of the original whalebone and rawhide whips which have never been surpassed in quality and feel.

War Bridle

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This Stallion is wearing a war bridle, made from a 30 foot lariat now available. The war bridle is an invaluable tool when breaking a horse to lead, teaching a horse to trailer or mannering a horse for any purpose. You will quickly earn the respect of your horse. Several of Rex Peterson’s training dvd’s demonstrate how to use the war bridle.

Side Hobbles

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These side hobbles are made out of a soft nylon diamond braid rope. They can be used as shown laterally or converted as front hobbles. They are a simple design easy to put on and take off. Hobbles are used to teach a horse patience. For the movie business, Rex has found that it is imperative that all of his horses are well mannered and can stand anywhere calmly for hours. As a result of his experience, all of his horses are broke to the hobbles from day one. This also teaches the horse not to fight if he is ever tangled up in wire, rope, nets or anything else.

Neck rope

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This uniquely designed neck rope is made out of 12 feet of new rope fiber called ramora. It has the feel of cotton but the strength of nylon and looks like period rope. Rex designed these out of necessity when he could not find any to suit his needs to look like period for his films. His design has a button knot, easy to put on and simple to use- put the rope around your horses neck with the button knot under the horses throat, with the long end through some type of noseband. Your horse is always waiting for you when you come back!

Hobbles

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Rex designed his hobbles out of a soft nylon rope connected with a metal swivel, button knots and braided sliders keep them snug. Working in the movie business requires horses to be patient and stand for hours. All of Rex's horses learn to hobble as part of their basic training. Patience, patience, patience. One of Rex Peterson's training mantras. Hobbles on a horse prevents a horse on the trailer from pawing or teaches the horse not to fight if he becomes tangled up in a fence or rope. There are countless benefits to teaching a horse this control. Always take care when you first put hobbles on your horse. You must teach a horse to understand the hobbles. Use a war bridle and work in a controlled space so that you can teach your horse not to fight the control of his front feet.

German Martingale

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Rex designed this German Martingale after finding it impossible to find one on the market without all the rings in each rein. His unique design is easy to use with a simple method of adjustment using conway buckles. These 3/4" harness leather reins come in English style connected with a buckle or Western style in split reins. This is old system which helps collect the horse. Rex recommends using it when the horse is unbalanced, flips his head, or is unsteady in the bridle. This system allows you to have draw reins which puts pressure on the bit, however when the horse is collected and balanced you are on straight reins. This is a valuable training tool to be used by experienced horseman.

Magic Rope or Sugar String

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Click here to watch video. This unique rope was utilizing pressure and release was designed and patented by Rex to assist trainers in putting the horses head down as part of the horses groundwork foundation training. This is also recommended for horses who are hard to bridle or horses who are difficult to touch on the head. The trainer can easily teach a horse to drop his head for the bridle, clip the ears and head, or doctor any injuries on the head. The simple design puts pressure on the horses poll and mouth, the trainer releases the pressure as soon as the horse moves in the desired direction, that is lowering the head the trainer places his hand on the horses neck, moving toward the poll and pinching lightly at the poll prior to putting pressure on the Sugar String, as soon as the horse responds, the SS is released, thus the horse will learn to put his head down when the trainers hand is on the poll, or to an extreme when the trainer says "head down". This tool should always be used by an experienced horseman and the horse must never be tied with this rope.

Foundation Riding Disc 1: Preparatory and Warm-Up Exercises

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Rex Peterson teaches how simple preparation and fundamental training techniques build a solid foundation for you as a horseman. In this lesson, you will learn foundation turning exercises from the ground and under saddle, the importance of knowing your horse is soft and supple in the neck and jaw in both directions before mounting, and that controlling both ends of the horse independently is key to optimum safety and control.

Trick Training Disc 1: Bow, Yes and No

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Rex teaches you the three fundamentals of successful training – patience, consistency and reward – on your way to training your horse to bow and say “Yes” and “No” with this fun and proven technique. And while your horse is learning tricks that wow your friends, you will discover more effective levels of communication that will make you a better horseman in any situation.

Groundwork Foundation: Discs 1-4

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Preview of Groundwork Foundation DVD's Buy the entire series of Rex Peterson training DVDs and save 16%! All four DVDs for only $120.00.

Groundwork Foundation Disc 4: Bridling And Saddling

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Every horse should be easy to bridle and handle on the ground. In this lesson, Rex teaches you how to put your horse's head down using his uniquely designed and patented Sugar String, and also demonstrates how to teach a horse to breathe before, during and after saddling to prevent bucking or resistance. This exercise addresses many problems with cinch-binders or "girthy" horses

Groundwork Foundation Disc 3: Desensitizing

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Desensitize your horse to the noises and distractions around us, increasing his confidence and yours. Rex Peterson shows you how to use simple exercises and tools to make your horse happier, and safer, and you a better horseman.

Groundwork Foundation Disc 2: Trailer Loading

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Save valuable time and frustration by teaching your horse to load safely and quickly every time the Rex Peterson way. Through patience and precise use of aids you will learn from this video how to teach your horse to load from one simple command: “Get in the trailer.”

Groundwork Foundation Disc 1: Moving Off Pressure

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Rex Peterson shows you how the use of pressure and release can improve communication with your horse allowing you to control his every step, initially on the ground which will translate to your horse understanding the leg aids under saddle. This lesson demonstrates working on the ground at the mounting block and from the fence. Rex's technique produces patient horses that await commands, and confident riders who can give them.