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Winter Jump Training Part 2

August 5, 2020January 1, 2017 by Karen O'Neal

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

August 5, 2020December 1, 2016 by Karen O'Neal

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

August 5, 2020November 1, 2016 by Deanna Lally

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!

August 5, 2020October 26, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

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

August 5, 2020October 1, 2016 by Deanna Lally

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

August 5, 2020September 1, 2016 by Northwest Horse Source

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

August 5, 2020August 11, 2016 by Gerry Cox

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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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 3

August 5, 2020July 1, 2016 by Gerry Cox

Part 3: The Importance of Your Posture, Position, and Timing by Gerry Cox As an aspiring horseman, I try to glean any piece of information I can and implement it into my daily routine with the horses I train. I will never learn it all, but I do attempt …

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 2

August 5, 2020June 1, 2016 by Gerry Cox

Part 2: How to Teach Your Colt to Bridle by Gerry Cox Have you ever been assigned the task of teaching a horse to take his first bridle? When we were little kids on the ranch we used to lure the horses to the feed bin, talk the horse …

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 1

August 5, 2020May 1, 2016 by Gerry Cox

Part 1: Becoming a Student by Gerry Cox I don’t claim to be an expert horseman, by any stretch of the imagination, but I have had the honor and privilege of riding with great horsemen that are experts. I will never become a great horseman, heck maybe not even …

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Winter Jump Training Part 2

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Winter Jump Training Part 1

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Addressing the Anxious Rider

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 4

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 3

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 2

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