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Video Discussion # 10: Lets watch this video of a rider doing a Prix St. George dressage test, with commentary from the great Bill Woods!
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Conformation Discussion # 3
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Lisa's Blog post # 44
Awesome ride today! Our disciplined conditioning is beginning to show and we have moved on to fine tuning our goals – yay for progress! The fact that it was a drop-dead gorgeous day didn’t hurt either – yay for living in the South! Now that I can get Cotton round on
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Question # 49: So I've been feeling very discouraged lately and have lost a lot of my motivation for riding.
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How to Jump a Bullfinch
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Discussion # 13: Here is another quote from Jimmy Wofford on improving your riding:
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Cantering the Draft or Carriage Type Horse (current freebie!)
The Draft or Carriage type horse is often a popular choice for amateur riders, as they are usually known for having great temperaments. They are typically quiet, sensible, and forgiving, and can be used for lower levels of just about any discipline. One challenge that this type of horse commonly
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A Solid Foundation is the Key to Success
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 12: Lets further discuss the difference between speed and impulsion:
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Discussion # 11: Lets talk about how to evaluate a horse's balance from looking at jumping photos.
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Lisa's Blog post #43
During the Thanksgiving break my thoughts turned to how I was going to make the most of the 5 months remaining in Cotton’s conditioning program. Lesley’s little 2 sentence lesson the day before about getting him connected is what started it… I re-evaluated my goals: 1) Get Cotton