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How Many Gears Do You Have in the Canter?
Whether you are jumping or doing Dressage, the more gears your horse has in the canter, the more rideable and adjustable your horse will be. Learn how to improve the adjustability in your horse's canter, by adding more gears!
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Video # 103: This is Kayla doing Novice level Show Jumping!
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Video # 315 and Question # 340: Kaley has a question (with video), about his horse's jumping form, and whether or not his horse might still have upper level potential, despite the form he shows now as a green horse.
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The Corridor of Aids
Imagine walls on either side of you as you ride, whether on a straight or curved line. Can you easily keep your horse in the center of the corridor, or does he bump into or lean on one of the walls?? Learn how to train your horse to stay in the corridor on his own!
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Help to Ensure That Your Horse LIKES His or Her Job!
It is no secret that horses (like people) perform better if they enjoy their job. If you want your horse to enjoy his work, you must consciously make an effort to make it enjoyable. Here are 12 things to think about, to help ensure your horse is truly happy in his work!
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Is Your Horse Sore in These Very Common Areas??
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Do You Know What Skills You and Your Horse Need to Have Before Entering a Novice Level Event?
Thinking about trying your hand at Novice level Eventing? It is always wise to make sure you are very well prepared! Here is a list of skills that you and your horse should be fairly proficient at before you sign up for your first Novice level horse trials:
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Video # 102: This is Kellyn, riding Novice level test B
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Video # 314, and Question # 337: Lauren has a question (with video) about her new OTTB mare.
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Video # 101: This is Kellyn and her horse, Bauer, doing their Novice level show jumping round!
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"Reset" Your Aids
Horses are best able to answer our aids when they are clear, with no confusing background noise! What does that mean for us as riders? It means that we need to strive to begin each aid from a state of complete neutrality. A clean slate. Learn all about it here.