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Photo # 68: Hailey would like a conformation critique for her horse, a 16.2 hand Appendix!
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Improve Your Canter to Trot Transitions!
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Question # 261: I have had my 8yr old gelding about 3 months, previously he had done lots of hunting in his native Ireland but no competing. We have completed four BE 90 classes...
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Question # 260: My horse is lazy and behind the leg regularly. I have worked hard on getting her more responsive by doing the things suggested on this website - following up immediately and consistently. However, my mare doesn't really care about...
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Guest Blog post # 59: "Tendon and Ligament Injuries" by Dr. Corine Selders
Owning a sound horse is a blessing that many horse owners have but do not appreciate, until the horse is lame. There are many reasons why a horse may become lame (limp), such as arthritis, wounds, disease, foot problems, sprained /strained tendons &ligaments, and even broken bones. This month’
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Dressage Canter Adjustability Exercise
Transitions make up much of your Dressage Test. If you want good scores, you must be able to make smooth, balanced transitions! Here is an exercise which will help to improve the adjustability and rideability of your horse's canter in the Dressage ring.
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Discussion # 132: What does this rider need to work on?
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Firn's Blog post # 17
Aligning the Bones I cannot stand to be touched. In crowded areas, I contrive to duck and dodge madly whilst keeping my arms pinned tightly to my body and my breath held, lest I brush against the nasty, corrosive skin of another human being. My poor family calls me "
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Discussion # 131: Correct extended trot vs what is more commonly seen today
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Tips For Managing the Hot/Anxious Type of Horse
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