Lesley Stevenson

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The Crest Release, the Automatic Release, and Everything In Between (With Pictures!)

There are a huge range of possible different releases that a rider can use when jumping a horse over a fence. Learn all about the different types in this article, with lots of picture examples. Do you know which one YOU should be striving for, for different jumping situations??

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An Exercise to Help Improve Your Trot to Canter Transitions

The key to a good canter depart is a straight, connected horse and a quiet, precise cue that doesn't change his balance. This exercise slows both the horse's and rider's mind before a trot to canter transition, allowing for more clear communication in the actual aid.

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What Does it Mean for the Horse to be "Between the Rider's Hand and Leg"?