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"Horses have taught us that progress in learning takes place in an environment of contentment. Fear and tension block success. Boundaries must exist, be clear, and be consistent. Within those boundaries our horses are encouraged to express themselves." ~ Steuart Pittman
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- Guest Blog Post # 40: "The Walk of (Your) Life" by Bill Woods
- Question # 225: Sometimes my horse's otherwise nice canter feels like it becomes four beat-y and almost lateral. What causes this, and what can I do about it? (Tina)
- Question # 224: I have an OTTB who is getting more used to going places away from the stable. He is actually quite calm when we go to shows or clinics alone. But when we trailer with someone (even a new horse)...
- Tip/Quote of the Day # 360
- Tip/Quote of the Day # 351
- Question # 210: I recently bought a nice 14 year old Oldenburg mare that has been used as a lesson horse for several years. She is sweet, quiet, responsive to my leg; but the most stiff and resistant in the bridle that I have ever come across...
- Handling Cross Country Start Box Issues!
- Question # 192: I am stuck in my training right now. I know the concept of all that is being asked of me, but I have the movement of a brick. I am unconciously stiff in my movements...
- Tip/Quote of the Day # 260
- Use Cue Words to Improve Your Performance (Current freebie!)
- Question # 177: It seems like about half the time I go on a hack with my mare she is either perfectly behaved, or jigging, breaking into the trot, or breaking into the canter the entire time.
- Tip/Quote of the Day # 227
- The Horse That Wants to Shorten Its Neck
- How Good Posture Unravels
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