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Question # 78: My mare is one of those anticipating, sensitive, a bit anxious types. Its usually pretty easy to manage but combinations and grids can be more than she can manage. She gets overwhelmed by them.
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Video Discussion # 39: Uh oh... one stride in the two stride combination!
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Making Good Use of Limited Riding Time
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Question # 77: My horse has a tendency to "chip in" to his jumps. What can I do to encourage him to take a slightly longer spot if it's a good one, instead of doing these stop and pop type chips? (Vita)
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Quiz # 12: Rule quiz!
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Question # 76: My horse has trouble with focus in "coffin" type complexes, as he seems to focus on the jump further ahead of him rather than the ditch right in front of him. What can I do to help him learn to focus on the ditch first? (Cat)
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Photo # 22: This is Cat and her OTTB Cody, jumping the first element of a coffin complex.
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Discussion # 35: What is wrong with this rider's defensive position?
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Photo # 21: This is Shantel and her Anglo Arab gelding!
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Jumping From Water to Water
Jumping from water back into water is great fun, but presents a challenge! The drag effect can make it harder to keep impulsion, causing the horse to become long, weak, and strung out. This can mean a less than ideal jumping effort or a fall! Here's how to increase your chances of success!
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