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Buy, Adopt, or Rescue?

August 5, 2020July 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

How to Choose an Equine Partner by Raye Lochert Picking the right horse is a practice in realism. Too often people choose a horse based on color, breed, bloodlines, or just because “they’re so darn cute.” While I have been guilty of all these things in the past there is …

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Protecting Precious Cargo

August 5, 2020June 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

How to Travel Safely with Horses by Raye Lochert Everyday untold numbers of tractor trailers motor down the road carrying materials from here to there. Before being entrusted with a rig weighing in the neighborhood of 80,000 pounds, truck drivers spend time in school learning about the working parts …

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The “Worst-Case Scenario”

August 5, 2020May 1, 2013 by Raye Lochert

To Win on the Trail, Prepare for the Worst by Raye Lochert There is a popular board game called “The Worst-Case Scenario.” The object of the game is to successfully navigate unexpected and dangerous scenarios. In one version, the winning player will not only finish with the most gold …

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Breathe Life Into Your Riding – Part 3

August 5, 2020March 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Part 3: Top-to-Toe Awareness for the Rider by Jenny Rolfe The horse will mirror your mood and body language so it is essential for the rider to become self aware to communicate with the horse. The following postural techniques will show you how breathing will support the essence of …

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Breathe Life Into Your Riding – Part 2

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

The Importance of Self Awareness by Jenny Rolfe Athletes can increase performance, mentally and physically, by using steady, deep and rhythmic core-breathing. When you can understand how to master your own body you will be much more effective as a rider. The rider has to focus, not only on …

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Breathe Life Into Your Riding: Part 1

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

How Breathing Enhances Connection by Jenny Rolfe This series of articles will help to transform your relationship with your horse through techniques of core breathing. This journey of enlightenment for me began years ago as I was training Delfin my ex-bullfighting Spanish stallion. On one particular day, when we were working …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman – The Busy Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Al Dunning

The “Busy” Horse and Developing an Average Lope by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have a 5-year-old Quarter Horse that constantly plays with bits and anything else he can get into his mouth. I’ve tried to ride in a set of mecate reins but he spends the …

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Ask Al: Advice From a Master Horseman – Speed Control

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Al Dunning

Speed Control and the Left Sided Syndrome by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have been working on controlling my horse’s speed during the lope. What are some correct cues to use when I want my horse to slow down or speed up? Mario Mario, This is not a simple …

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On Green Horses, Spurs, and Achieving “Feel”

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by Al Dunning

Riding Well is More than Mechanics by Al Dunning Hi Al, I really enjoy your show on Dish Network. I have green broke 7 year old quarter horse that I just began riding. He has had four rides on the trail. When do you recommend using spurs and, …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman

August 5, 2020September 1, 2012 by Al Dunning

Getting to the “Root” of a Problem and the Importance of Collection Hi Al, I have a horse that is pretty far along in reining disciplines. I’m riding him in a Myler bit with a small port which works very well. My problem is that when he canters …

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Breathe Life Into Your Riding – Part 3

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Breathe Life Into Your Riding – Part 2

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Breathe Life Into Your Riding: Part 1

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman – The Busy Horse

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Ask Al: Advice From a Master Horseman – Speed Control

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On Green Horses, Spurs, and Achieving “Feel”

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