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Tip/Quote of the Day # 15
Always remember that horses are herd animals, and that they read the emotional status of their herdmates to know when there’s danger lurking. Every time you ride or handle a horse, you become a part of your horse’s herd. When you tense, he expects trouble. When you keep
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Shannon's Blog Post # 3
The Dressage Experiment I will preface this blog with the thought that I am NOT a dressage queen. I love jumping in any and all forms. Dressage does not come naturally to me. I feel that people who typically do well in dressage are more relaxed, methodical, and meticulous people.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 14
With any related distance, make any needed adjustment early on in the line, and then focus on riding the rhythm and quality of the canter, while patiently waiting for the jump to "come to you".
Blog
Guest Blog post # 26: "Horseless???" by the great Bad Eventer!
Horseless??? A couple years ago I decided that I was spread too thin..... and what I needed were a couple quality horses that would get me where I wanted to go. I had A LOT of horses............ (and no I will not tell you how many.) I enjoy raising babies,
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 13
As a rider you "are" where your center of gravity is, not where your shoulders are. This means to ensure you are not ahead of your horse's motion, you need to keep your hips back over the horse's center of gravity.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 69: What makes this skinny jump harder than just an ordinary skinny jump?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 12
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” ~ Dale Carnegie
Educational Discussions
Video Discussion # 71: What caused this rail down?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 11
Riding lots of transitions back and forth between trot and canter is a good way to loosen up a horse that is tight or stiff in the loin area.
Photos
Photo # 46: Laura would like a conformation critique on her 6 yo OTTB!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 10
Try to let go of old baggage... and ride the horse you are on at the moment.