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Lesley's Corner
Controlling the Strong Horse at the Gallop
To control something 10 times your weight with a powerful engine and mind of its own, you must learn an effective technique. Your horse is always going to be stronger than you, so you must learn how to use his strength to your advantage. The techniques that work best are outlined here!
Photos
Photo # 15: This is Amelia!
Educational Discussions
Conformation Discussion # 1
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Lisa's Blog post # 28
Lesley schooled Cotton for me while I was visiting my parents this past weekend and again before my dressage lesson yesterday. She had him going so well – he was absolutely gorgeous to watch and when it was my turn to climb up…Oh. My. Goodness! He was a completely different
Questions
Question # 27: My horse has started to get rub marks from his bell boots, and the farrier wants me to leave them on him 24/7. What should I do? (Lisa)
Lesley's Corner
The Test for Self Carriage
Self carriage is a primary goal in dressage. When a horse is in self carriage, it is balanced independently of its rider, not using the hand or leg for support. You should be TESTING your horse often throughout your work. Learn how to do that here!
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 2: Letting the Horse do the Job!
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Lisa's Blog post # 27
Oak Hill has worked it’s magic. Caitlin, the saddle fitter, gave Cotton a check up today and announced that his top line had developed to the point of not needing his extra pad and withers inserts! This new outlook on riding is extremely refreshing. With my boys home for
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Lisa's Blog post # 26
Well, when I got him in from the pasture on Saturday morning his back was fine so I started loading up for the show but he reacted pretty severely when I squeegied him off after his bath so we stayed home - bummer. It turned out to be the best waste
Lesley's Corner
Downhill Jumps
I don't think there are many riders who actually like to ride downhill jumps. But with an understanding of the technique required, good balance, and a solid lower leg position with the weight well down into the heels, they can be negotiated very successfully! And then on to the more fun stuff!
Educational Discussions