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Ruth's Blog post # 5: Connection Issues in Canter Transitions
Does your horse come above the bit, toss his head or climb with his head and neck into every canter transition? If your answer is yes, you should ask yourself the following questions. There is a reason that your horse displays this behavior. Don't look at the symptom.
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Dr. Haefner's Blog post # 10: Looking for the Fix: The Forest and the Trees
Typically, when a rider seeks out my assistance, they have a problem and are looking to get it fixed. Often their problem involves a strong emotional reaction to a specific situation that interferes with their riding, such as anxiety as they enter the show ring or panic as they approach
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Dr. Haefner's Blog post # 9: A Different Take on a Performance "State of Mind"
I recently participated in a training course on techniques and strategies to build core mindfulness skills. While there were many interesting strategies that will be helpful to my clients over time, I was struck by Sheri Van Dijk‘s presentation regarding states of mind. She focused her presentation on two
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Question # 339: Kayla has another question about how to stay with her horse's motion over jumps.
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Question # 338: Nancy has a question about one of her legs, which tends to be too far back.
~Quin's Corner~
Quin's Blog post # 5: A Ground Pole: The Best Jumping Challenge Ever
I’d like to tell you about one of the most challenging exercises I was ever given in a jumping clinic. Before I describe the exercise to you, though, I want to set the scene. I was the hot shot of my barn back then, and I had an extremely
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Question # 336: Kelly has a question about an OTTB that she is trying.
~Ruth's Corner~
Ruth's Blog post # 4: Questions to Ask Before Getting on a New Horse
Last month we talked about the questions that I ask every owner of a new horse coming into my barn. Young or old, trained or untrained, it's essential to know as much about a new horse as possible. This month I will talk about the questions that I
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Guest Blog post # 101: "Roundly Critiqued" by Bill Woods
Roundly Critiqued Lest you think I am disparaging the work of other instructors, be assured I am pure of heart. As Kim Carnes would say, “As pure as New York snow.” That said, I’m surprised how many riders will tell me they went to a clinic and spent the
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