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Discussion # 5: Great quote from dressage rider Katherine Bateson-Chandler -
Questions
Question # 40: Can you tell me when and why a rider would need a figure eight noseband? And what advantages you can gain by using one? (Andi)
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Dealing With the Horse that Rushes Jumps
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Lisa's Blog post # 36
My word for today was “composure”. Lesley has taught me the correct techniques to ride Cotton successfully and now I need to work on my ability to consistently apply the right technique at the right time in the right way. That takes poise and confidence on my part. I was
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 4: One of my favorite quotes from my trainer, Jimmy Wofford, is "The worst of them sense our fears and take advantage of us, the best of them sense our dreams and take us there."
Videos
Video # 12: This is Vita and PJ again, this time at a schooling jumper show.
Videos
Video # 11: This is Kathy from Spain! She is riding a 13 yo Andalusian stallion.
Questions
Question # 39: I am wondering if you prefer riding to a jump (with no terrain issues) sitting or if you stay in a 2 point/3 point seat? (Wendy)
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Lisa's Blog post # 35
That’s what I’m talking about! My woo-hoo!! day finally arrived! We put 2 jumps together at the canter today! Next stop, an entire course! Cotton has had some extra time off because of my busy life outside of Oak Hill Farm so when I do ride I’m
Questions
Question # 38: I have an older tb (about 9) that was a rescue we were trying to get weight on earlier this spring. Finally started working him for a couple months - just basic dressage walk and trot and tiny bit of canter both on lunge and undersaddle.
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