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Photo # 43: Valerie would like to know if this 2 year old TB stallion might be a good Event prospect!
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Question # 125: I have a question about bravery in the field and jumping without schooling first.
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Introducing Flying Changes
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Question # 124: I had hip surgery about 5 weeks ago, and it will be another 2 months before I'm back in the saddle. In the meantime, Johnny is spending lots of time on the lunge to build topline muscles without rider interference and work on that weak...
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Guest Blog post # 22: "Streeeeeetch" by Amanda Tamminga
Streeeeeeetch In my travels through the horse world, I often encounter people who whine about one of two things in regards their horse or horses. Or occasionally they whine about both things at the same time. * Whine #1: "My horse has no topline. What can I feed him to
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Question # 123: Help with tension at shows! Lately Henry has been so "on the job" (focused, purposeful, not nervous), that I had high hopes for our upcoming 3 Day. But ever since I clipped him on Sunday, he's been on *high alert*.
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Question # 122: My horse is taking off with me in the canter! When I ride out with other horses, my horse is starting to get very strong. If we are in front, I can handle her.
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What to Do After a Refusal on Course
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What to Do After a Refusal on Course
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Video Discussion # 67: It is always so educational to watch Dressage tests, and to be able to hear the comments and scores from the judge!
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How to Ride a Galloping Jump (Current Freebie!)
By definition, a galloping jump is one that can be jumped out of a flowing, forward gallop. What constitutes a galloping jump? Any obstacle that is built with a rampy front profile, such as in the photo posted above. Unlike a vertical profile, the slanted face allows the horse plenty