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Quin's Blog post # 4: Praising the Snort

As I'm carefully bringing Grimm back into full work, one important factor keeps coming to the fore: relaxation. And boy, sometimes that's a hard one! The tension in his back is ever-present at this point because he doesn't have the stamina yet to trot

Questions

Question # 334: Kayla has a question about how to go about training the horse to do the more difficult lateral movements that require the horse to move in the direction of the bend.

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 161: Do you keep your horse on the aids when out hacking?

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Ruth's Blog post # 3: The Difference Between Movements, Figures and Patterns

Many people ask me about the choreography of their freestyle pattern. One of the confusions surrounding a freestyle pattern is what is allowed and what is forbidden at a certain level. Before you can begin to build a pattern you need to know the difference between movements and figures so

Questions

Question # 333: Kayla has a question about core/ab exercises for her horse.

Questions

Question # 332: Ellen is having some difficulties when trotting fences.

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Quin's Blog post # 3: How are you and your horse communicating?

You’ve talked on a walkie-talkie, right? There’s radio silence until somebody pushes a button. Then, sometimes there’s static or a click that serves as a warning for you to get ready to listen … or sometimes the talking just starts, maybe even with the first or last part

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Ruth's Blog post # 2: "Avoid Colic"

Avoid Colic Follow these guidelines to prevent recurring episodes of this potentially dangerous condition.Colic is one of the most frightening medical problems faced by horse owners. Unfortunately, determining the underlying cause of chronic colic can be difficult, which means your horse’s colic will continue to recur. The following

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 160: How would you ride this fence??

Dr. Haefner's Advice

Dr. Haefner's Corner "Ask the Doc", Question # 5

Questions

Question # 330: Kayla has a question about how to avoid the chair seat problem.

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Ruth's Blog post # 1: Perfect Practice Makes Perfect

What is Muscle Memory? If you've ever worked on your posture or a set of aids for a movement on your horse, you've probably heard the words "muscle memory.” But what is this mysterious thing? Is it something real or just a part of dressage