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Tip/Quote of the Day # 588
“Horses can get deep to a single pole [without a groundline] and learn to do a slithery jump, like they need to at a coffin.” ~ Andrew Nicholson
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 587
From Facebook fan Jim Collins ~ "Often the simplest exercise is the most profound."
~Firn's Corner~
Firn's Blog Post # 10
Two Levels of Trust What defines the relationship between horse and rider if not trust? What else is more striven for and more desired in horsemanship than the trust of our equine partners? What is the key to success, if not trust? Trust is central to a good relationship between
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 586
We incorporate circles into our training to promote suppleness and improved balance in the horse. But if our circles are oddly shaped, they will not improve the horse's suppleness, and will instead unbalance the horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 585
Your arm position determines your hand position to a large degree. So you must address your arms as well when you want to improve your hands.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 111: "Symmetrical" is a good word to think about when riding...
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 584
"Don't take the tempo down without revving the engine." ~ Chris Bartle
The Fringe Eventer!
The Fringe Eventer Blog Post # 12: The Holy Grail of Saddle Shopping
I purchased my first saddle completely unsupervised. That is to say, I picked out a saddle from a sales catalog that I could afford and in a shade of brown that I was partial to. I was utterly clueless, and this became the first in a long line of saddles
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 583
Impulsion is almost more of a mental quality than a physical.
Lesley's Corner
The Mark Todd Clinic - Fresno CA, Jan 2015 (Current Freebie!)
Having just moved to CA from the east coast, I was quite excited to learn that Mark Todd was coming to do a clinic here! Along with many others, I presume, Mark has always been one of my riding idols. He is no doubt one of the best and most
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 582
Open fingers do not equal soft hands. Soft hands come from relaxed following elbows, and a secure balanced seat. Open fingers causes the contact to be inconsistent and uninviting to the horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 581
"When selecting a French Link snaffle ensure the middle link is not too long, and that the holes are big enough for the bit to move freely – this will ensure your horse is comfortable in the contact." ~ Robert Dover