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Build a Personal Foundation for Success

April 2017

Part 2 of 3: Uncover Your Core Values by: Jen Verharen   Last month we discussed creating a vision for your business, your riding, or any other aspect of your life. Because each part in this series builds on the last one, you might want to review last month’s article. …

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Three Part Series: Build a Personal Foundation for Success

March 2017

Part 1 of 3: Create a Vision by Jen Verharen   I recently had a client say to me, “Everything on my vision board has come true this year. I can’t believe it!” Huh? Believe me, if the logical, left side of your brain is going, “Yeah, right,” you’re not …

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Winter Jump Training Part 3

February 2017

Control Your Landing by Karen O’Neal   It’s now February and we are getting ever closer to spring and the competition season. Since we are still mostly riding indoors, this is a great time to work on technique, position, control, and overall training for show jumping. This month’s exercise will get …

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Winter Jump Training Part 2

January 2017

The Circle Jump Exercise by Karen O’Neal   Winter is a great time to work on jumping responsibilities. There are four rider responsibilities when jumping: direction, speed, rhythm, and balance. The most important components of jumping are control and being precise about your direction as you ride your horse to …

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Winter Jump Training Part 1

December 2016

An Adjustable Stride for a Successful Jump by Karen O’Neal   Winter is a great time to work on technique, position, control, and overall training for show jumping. I teach a lot of riders in my program and find that one of the most difficult tools to teach is the …

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Addressing the Anxious Rider

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Solving the Downward Spiral of Fear by Deanna Lally   As herd animals, horses are sensitive to emotions, personalities, and energy. This plays a large role in the horse/human relationship. Many times I’ve seen a horse that is normally calm become nervous and excited when an unsure or worried rider …

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Have a Question? Ask The Experts!

Send us your question and we’ll select the best expert for you. Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts …

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Training for Equine Wellness

Wellness

Thoughtful Training Results in a Healthy Horse by Deanna Lally   Our horses’ health and wellness requires more than nutritional and environmental support. Commonly, owners consider supplements, veterinary care, fly protection, and blanketing long before they take a good hard look at their training and riding regimen. Doctors and medical …

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Work IS the Reward

Change Your Horse’s Mind for More Effective Training By: Deanna Lally Training a horse should be more like a chess match than arm wrestling. In 17 years as a trainer, 99% of the horses that have come to me needed a major mental change. With a better way of thinking, …

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 4

Part 4: Create a Pilot’s Checklist to Develop Your Program By: Gerry Cox   I am a continuing student trying to become a better horseman. I have learned over the years the importance of a routine, or program, that works for me and my horse. Many years ago I had …

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