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931 Training Llamas to Drive with Bobra Goldsmith

A complete guide for training your llama to drive to a cart. Clear demonstrations of fitting the harness, teaching the basic commands, introducing the cart, kinds of carts.

931-D   DVD format  $39.95
   
Contents:    
  • Introduction
    Goals in training and factors in choosing a llama
  • Preparing the Harness for Driving
    The catching routine and leading along the expected route
  • Fitting the Harness for the First Time
    Funcion and nomenclature, while showing the proper fit
  • The First Driving Lesson: Learning "Walk" & "Whoa"
    The helper's role, and that of the driver, in ground driving
  • A Technique for Learning the "Touch" of the Reins
    Signals for control: reins, voice and whip
  • Ground Driving Alone: Developing Flexibility
    & Obedience

    Training the llama to jog, and developing the light touch on the reins
  • Introducing the Llama to the Cart the First Time
    Procedure for hitching and unhitching a cart to the llama
  • Riding in the Cart for the First Time
    Walking behind the cart; then getting into the cart
  • Driving Alone and Using Other Llamas
    Where to drive, using a safety line, getting into the cart, practicing commands, backing; working around other llamas; attributes of four-wheel carts; discipline and fun for the llama
  • Introducing the Llama to a New Cart
    Proper angle of the shafts; meeting horses
  • Driving Competition at the Denver Stock Show
  • Final Comments & Credits

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