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Develop an Independent *Hand* - an Essential Skill That is Key to a Good Rein Connection!

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Adding More *Scope* to Your Lateral Work - For Better Dressage Scores!

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A Variety of Exercises to Do With 3 Poles on the Ground - For Riders of All Levels!

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Everything You Need to Know About Jumping Up a Bank

Why is it more difficult to stay with a horse when jumping up a bank? It's because they have to jump much higher to be able to put their landing gear down at the top of the jumping arc. You need a very specific type of canter on the approach to an upbank to produce a good jump. Learn about it here!

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All About Nosebands & Bridles

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A Tool to Sharpen Your Horse's Jumping Form and Focus (For Horses & Riders of All Levels!)

This simple and very often overlooked tool gives you the ability to easily sharpen up your horse's jumping form. It also teaches your horse to focus more accurately on the fences. It's one of my all time absolute favorites!

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An Exercise to Sharpen Your Horse's Response to the Outside Aids

This simple exercise is suitable for all levels. It is particularly useful for young or green horses that need to be more educated about the rider's outside turning aids, but it is also a great reminder for horses at any level who do not respond to the outside aids as well as their rider would like!