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The 'Half-Go'
Too much "whoa" in the equation of aids actually disengages the lazier type of horse's hind legs, rather than engaging them. This type of horse very often needs *half-goes* instead!
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Lesley is a "graduate" of Jimmy Wofford's training program, and has competed to the Advanced 4 star level in 3 day Eventing on a horse she bought off the track as a 3 year old. She has also trained through the Prix St Georges level in Dressage, and was an Equine Vet Tech at the prestigious Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. A series of educational articles written by Lesley. If you have any requests for topics, please send them to: admin@myvirtualeventingcoach.com
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An Exercise to Help You to Find Your Abdominal Muscles When in the Saddle
This exercise will specifically help you to locate and be more aware of your abdominal muscles when riding.
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The Pre Flight Checklist
Before you attempt a Dressage test or a course of fences, you need to make sure that all of your buttons work reliably! Much like a pilot does before a flight, you need to test every button individually, to make sure they are all working. Only then can you put it all together into a performance.
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The Power of Your True Intentions!
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3 Signs That Your Bending Aids Are Working Correctly
Incorporate all three of these tests at various times throughout your work, immediately after you have asked your horse for bend, to see if your horse has given you the correct response to your aids.
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Horses that Tilt Their Head in Dressage
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The Different Bits, and Their Actions
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An Exercise to Teach BOTH Horse & Rider to Be More Patient in Front of Jumps
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Does Your Horse Pick Up the Canter With His Haunches In?
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The Wiggly Worm Exercise
The Wiggly Worm Exercise is invaluable for green horses, as it will educate them on how to turn effortlessly from feather light rider aids. It can also be a great exercise for improving suppleness and relaxation with horses at all levels.
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The Pre Purchase Exam
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