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Buddy Sour Horse? How to Ride Away from a Group

August 5, 2020June 9, 2015 by Press

If your horse throws a fit when you try to ride away from other horses, turn it into a training opportunity. Use the other horses to ride around. After hustling your horse’s feet for a few minutes, ride him away from the group and let him rest. With repetition, he’ll …

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The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 2

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Kim Roe

The Dressage Phase by Kim Roe As a dressage trainer and rider, I became interested in the discipline of working equitation because it includes a dressage phase. I appreciate the harmony between horse and rider that is developed in dressage, and the way that good dressage work can transform almost …

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The Seasons of Horse Life ~ Part 2

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Four Keys to Finding the Balance in Your Journey I have been thinking of this stage of life as a convergence zone; the place where a day job, family and horse training all crash together. Like me, some folks have had the opportunity to devote themselves to horses before the …

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The Sport of Working Equitation – Part 1

August 5, 2020May 1, 2015 by Kim Roe

Engage Your Dressage Horse with an Exciting New Discipline by Kim Roe Most horses, like most people, need a job that has a clear beginning and a clear end. This clarity brings the horse mentally and physically into the game we are playing and includes sports such as cutting, …

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The Most Forgiving Creature

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

How Horses Teach Us to Be Better Leaders by Mark Bolender It never ceases to amaze me how consistently the horse remains a forgiving creature. I can’t tell you how many mistakes I have made in training, and how many mistakes I have observed being made, that the horse continues …

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Wisdom from the Last 18 Years: Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Allison Trimble

Ten Truths to Share About Horses and Training by Allison Trimble During my pregnancy sabbatical from riding, I have had hours of stall cleaning time to ponder my equine journey. This has been a great opportunity to plan a path for the next stage of Life with Horses. …

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Meet ABHA Member and Trainer Lorin Price

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by American Blazer Horse Association

Simple Yet Effective Tools Everyone wants their horse to be more attentive to light pressure from both legs and reins. A lot of my clients come to me and are working way too hard getting their horse to acknowledge cues. A great exercise that will encourage your horse to …

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The Art of Liberty Training for Horses

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity and Engagement with Your Horse True liberty, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena. It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. “When you …

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101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse and Rider

August 5, 2020March 5, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

A Read and Ride Guide for Western Dressage by Jec Aristotle Ballou and Stephanie Boyles The rapidly growing equestrian discipline of western dressage applies the principles of dressage to the training of western pleasure and performance horses. Dressage work demands a horse to be responsive, supple and balanced in movement …

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Brent Rollins: Extreme Cowboy Racing 101 – Part 3

August 5, 2020March 1, 2015 by Brent Rollins

Part 3: Navigating Common Obstacles by Brent Rollins In my last article I revealed some tips for greatly improving your cowboy race. In this article I will give advice on how to approach and execute some of the common obstacles you’ll encounter. Also, I will tell you how …

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