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Question # 47: I have a tendency to ride defensively, and get left behind over jumps. As a result, I land disorganized--with long reins, loss of contact and impulsion. My horse is not a stopper, so he usually jumps anyway, but those fences can be ugly!
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Lisa's Blog post # 41
Lesley proved to me that when Cotton is ridden correctly, he goes correctly – I’ve seen it with my own eyes when she's schooled him for me! So, my new philosophy is that instead of worrying so much about what Cotton is doing, I am concentrating on what
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The Horse That Jumps TOO High
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How to Get Your Horse to Spend More Time in the Air Over Jumps
Because we Eventers gallop and jump at speed, our horses can sometimes develop the habit of jumping "flat". Which can be a big problem when it comes to trying to keep all of those pesky rails up in the show jumping ring! Learn how to get your horse to spend more time in the air over jumps here.
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Discussion #9: What's your learning style?
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Lisa's Blog post # 40
Well, quite a bit has happened since my last post! The nitty-gritty of it all is 3-fold. 1 – After a brief discussion with Lesley, we agreed that Cotton’s canter is just not going to get any better until his hind end – especially his left hind – gets stronger.
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Discussion #8: Here is somewhat of a trick question for all of our clever members!
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Question # 46: I am focusing on getting crisp departures and realize that I may be confusing Cotton with my "walk faster", "engage your hind legs at the walk" and "trot" aids - what exactly is the difference between each of those aids? (Lisa)
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Strength Training for the Equine Athlete
Building muscle strength is a very important part of training the equine athlete, allowing the horse to perform to its full potential with minimal injuries. Strength training is often overlooked, but building your horse into a strong athlete pays off with a horse that performs happily and with ease.
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You Go Where You Look
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The Front Door Analogy, That Will Help Improve Your Connection
This article explains a great way for a rider to find the feel of the *receiving hand* that is required in the correct circle of aids.