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Question # 29: My dressage trainer mentioned the use of my lower legs to help collect my horse, but mentally, it is throwing me off because I instinctively think when my lower leg is on, that tells the horse to move forward (well, actually faster).
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How to Ride a Bounce Bank
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Lisa's Blog post # 30
OK – y’all are NOT going to believe what Cotton and I did today! (Pause while you guess) We did dressage out in the XC field in his snaffle and he was awesome!! See, I told you you wouldn't believe me! Lesley rode him for the first half
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Are You a Decisive Rider?
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Question # 28: How do I ask for collection? (Briana)
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Photo # 17: This is Emily! (Current freebie!)
Hi Emily! I typically begin my critiques with the riders leg position, as that is the rider's base of support. All other aspects of the rider's position are dependent on the strength of the rider's lower leg position. So the first thing that stands
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Lisa's Blog post # 29
It is great to ride a normal horse again! For the first time since we moved to Oak Hill 5½ months ago Cotton is cantering all around the stadium ring and XC field completely relaxed and calm. I love it! For our last ride, after our trot work, we cantered
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Square VS Curved Turns to Jumps
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Photo # 16: This is Shelby!
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Controlling the Strong Horse at the Gallop
To control something 10 times your weight with a powerful engine and mind of its own, you must learn an effective technique. Your horse is always going to be stronger than you, so you must learn how to use his strength to your advantage. The techniques that work best are outlined here!
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