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Question # 171: How do you get a horse more collected? (Sophia)
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The Short Backed Horse
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Question # 170: I have a question… if a rider already rides in a chair seat, waterskiing, is a very forward cut saddle going to exacerbate that? One of my students (who rides like this) is looking at this saddle: (Anonymous)
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The Nervous Novice Blog Post # 2
The Nervous Novice Solves Beginner Riders' Greatest Dilemmas... #2 – Going With the Flow Dear Nervous Novice, I’ve been riding for close to two years, usually twice a week, one lesson and one practice ride by myself. I’m still fighting falling forward or back, mainly at the posting
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Question # 169: I really need help with my leg position! My issue is that my leg swings too far back in jumping, 2 point, and some transitions. I also lift my heel often.
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Question # 168: My horse has really bad feet. They are always cracking and chipping, and he is always throwing a shoe. I have him on a Biotin supplement, but that doesn't seem to be doing much. What would you suggest? (Cari)
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Guest Blog Post # 35: "The Event Horse's Instructional Video: How to whip your rider into shape!" by Helen Brew
The Event Horse's Instructional Video: How to whip your rider into shape! There is no more glorious feeling (apart from rolling in the mud) than galloping through the finish flags at the end of a clear cross country round. Your coat is shining with sweat, your ears are
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Basic Suppling Exercise # 3
This is a great exercise to promote lateral suppleness, engagement, and to help to dissipate any tension in the horse. It can be done in any gait, but is particularly useful in the canter.
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Question # 167: I am looking for a good protective vest for cross country mainly, but maybe some general riding with it. Our price range is below $300. Do you know of any good brands that would fit me? I am 5' 5" and weigh around 90-95 pounds. (Dani)
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Guest Blog Post # 34: "To Coby" from Jennifer Shattuck
To Coby: Albert Einstein once said the only source of knowledge is experience. Smart guy. Coby gave me the experience of a lifetime. He did more than just show me the ropes over the big stuff; he taught me about life, about patience, about finding another answer instead of staring
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Shannon's Blog Post # 9
Why we write our plans in pencil with horses Oh the joys of horses. I love horses, I love horse, I love horses. After the last month, a few too many tears than I care to admit, sometimes I have to sit down and remind myself as to why I