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Question # 69: When turning onto or off of the centerline, it is better to try and ride that with two deep "corners" or to ride it as a half 10 m circle? (Briana)
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Video Discussion # 28: Let's watch this novice rider taking various jumping lessons.
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Turn on the Haunches
Turn on the haunches is an immensely valuable exercise. It teaches your horse to listen to the inside bending aids and outside turning aids at the same time, engages the hindquarters, and develops collection. Learn how to do it here!
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Quiz # 8: Who can tell us the difference between lengthened gaits and medium gaits?
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Are You a Student of the Sport?
Videos
Video # 26: This is Vita and PJ at a jumper show!
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Discussion # 22: Which is a better extended trot?
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Lisa's Blog post # 55
Remember Forest Gump and Bubba? “Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried…” Cotton and I are
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How to Half Halt While in Galloping Position
Every rider who gallops & jumps needs to be able to effectively rebalance without fully sitting down. When galloping cross country, if you have the ability to half halt without sitting, your horse will respond with more fluidity & less resistance, & you will also be faster. Learn how to do it here!
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An Exercise to Prepare for Skinny Jumps in Combinations
The key to success at cross country complexes with skinny jumps lies in keeping your horse straight in the "tunnel" between both hands and legs, while keeping their focus on the skinny fence. Here is an exercise to help develop those skills!
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