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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020August 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 4: Practicing Lateral Maneuvers to Achieve Lightness by Alice Trindle As we finish up this series of articles regarding balance I am again drawn to the reality that this is the critical element in our journey to achieve true lightness with horses. Actions, postures and maneuvers that reflect …

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August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 3: Applying Observations of Balance to Under Saddle Work by Alice Trindle Last month we observed balance primarily from the ground. I asked you to watch balance shifts within movements along with rhythm, carriage, and overall structure of the horse. We looked at some specific maneuvers and attempted …

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April 2014 Cover Story: Barb Apple’s Horse Play Ranch

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Barb Apple

A Tale of Two Rescues Article courtesy of Horse Play Ranch Nestled in the picturesque McKenna Forest Reserve near Yelm, WA is a peaceful little plot of land named Barb Apple’s Horse Play Ranch. People often say the ranch has a special feel to it. Indeed, the horsemanship motto here …

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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 2 Observing Balance from the Ground For almost all horsemanship disciplines, the master will coach us on achieving a ‘feel’ with our horse in order to accomplish specific maneuvers. Legends like Nuno Oliveira and the Dorrance brothers, tried to describe for us that elusive state in which we …

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Gone Wild

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Brent Rollins

The allure of the American Mustang by Brent Rollins There is something special about the American Mustang. I have been around horses all my life and have experienced many breeds including Arabians, Quarter Horses and even draft horses. My family has always had horses, so I guess you could …

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Riding Your First Western Dressage Test

August 5, 2020December 1, 2013 by Michelle Binder

How to Practice the Figures for Show Day Success by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi Once you have established a venue for western dressage in your area it is time to start practicing the figures. At a recent cowboy dressage event, Eitan Beth-Halachmy said to me, “Without figures there is no training.” …

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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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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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What is Western Dressage?

August 5, 2020September 1, 2013 by Michelle Binder

Answering Questions about a New Discipline by Michelle Binder, Relational Riding Academy Just what is “western dressage?” This developing discipline is very exciting to many riders, trainers, breeders and exhibitors, who choose horses of all breeds as partners, and who, for various reasons, prefer to sit in stock type saddles. Good …

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Loose Horse!

August 5, 2020August 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

Four Logical, and Safe, Ways to Handle the Drama of a Wayward Horse by Raye Lochert Recently I was on a training ride with a client’s horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles. While walking up …

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Gone Wild

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Riding Your First Western Dressage Test

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Getting Started in Western Dressage

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Western Dressage—Why Do It?

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What is Western Dressage?

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