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The ABC’s of Leg Yielding

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Alice Trindle

How to Properly Use Leg Pressure to Control Your Horse by Allison Trimble Horses are trained using the concept of pressure and release. This can come in many forms including through the halter rope, through your body during groundwork, and from the reins while riding. One of …

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Getting Started in Western Dressage

August 5, 2020November 1, 2013 by Michelle Binder

How to Begin Your Journey by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi Every day I field calls from people wanting to know more about Western Dressage. What is it? How do I find out more about it? Can anyone do it? Is it hard? Who teaches western dressage? Are there shows? …

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Riding Well Grounded

June 30, 2020November 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

The Importance of Perfect Timing by Marilyn Pineda You’ve heard the phrase, “timing is everything!” One of my students, Cecelia Hagland, had a great illustration of timing recently with her gelding, Waylon. They had been having wonderful experiences developing a foundation of communication together when everything golden suddenly turned …

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The 180 Degree Turn on a Teeter-Totter

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Mark Bolender

Create a Magnificent Performance with These Specific Exercises by Mark Bolender While judging a trail challenge for the AQHA at the Region 1 show, I watched a horse and rider walk onto a teeter-totter, turn 180 degrees, then back off in one smooth, seamless motion. It was magnificent to …

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How to Find the Best Trainer for Your Horse

June 30, 2020October 1, 2013 by Don Blazer

Two Things that Set Great Trainer’s Apart by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online Some trainers are simply gifted athletes with a natural feel for a horse. Some are great communicators. Still others just have a flare for presentation and showmanship. There are okay trainers and good trainers, but certain …

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Buying a Kid’s Horse

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

How to Make a Wise Investment in Your Child by Allison Trimble I have trained a number of youth—kids and their horses—and recently became the lucky step mom to a little boy who loves horses. While that hasn’t changed my rather strong opinion about kid’s horses, it …

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Western Dressage—Why Do It?

August 5, 2020October 1, 2013 by Michelle Binder

What Dressage Offers the Western Horse by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi Last month I tried to define western dressage. Once there is a working definition, we can then ask the question, “why do it?” I asked members in different organizations why they couldn’t just buy a dressage saddle and ride …

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Riding Well Grounded

June 30, 2020October 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Steady Your Horse’s Emotions with Calm Energy by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course I recently went out on a trail ride with one of my visitors here at Fire Mountain Trail Course and we stopped for a rest in the shade by the creek on our …

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Training for Relationship

August 5, 2020September 1, 2013 by Allison Trimble

Discover the Root of Many Common Behavioral Issues by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship I get a lot of questions about addressing behavioral issues. The problems vary from the overly aggressive horse, to the horse that is scared of everything. Horses come in two basic categories: dominant and …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

June 30, 2020September 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

How Your Mindset Influences Riding Success and Enjoyment by Daniel Stewart Karen asks, “I recently moved up a level and the added pressure is making it hard for me to stay positive. Is there anything I do to enjoy myself again?” This is a wonderful question. Our horses mean …

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