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Thanks to All!
A not-so-small army of family, friends, and
volunteers pitched in enthusiastically to make the enormous undertaking of
preparing for, presenting at, and competing in the 2009 Road to the Horse Colt
Starting Challenge work. We'd like to acknowledge how blessed we are to have
these amazing... | read »
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Spurring The Horse On
Your "go forward" cue is extremely important when working on
shoulder control with your horse. It should be something like a "kiss" from the
ground or a bump with the legs from the saddle. Although using a dressage whip
like an extension of your arm to gently tap the horse can be helpful,... | read »
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Run, Run, Run, Run Runaway
A runaway is like being in a vehicle that's out of control.
If the vehicle is going 100 mph and you turn the wheel sharply, you'll likely
roll it. However, if you turn the wheel a little bit, that will slow it down a bit. Then turn it a
different direction and that will slow it down a... | read »
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Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Or Why to Choose a Lyons Certified Trainer
I'm a War of 1812 buff. I'm also
a dedicated horseman. My greatest dream a few years ago was to combine my two
passions and use my retired barrel horse as a partner on the field of living
history.
Now, if you ever wish to test
your horse for bomb proofing, see how well she does with... | read »
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Chris Cox Wins Road to the Horse
"Chris Cox Rocks," fans for Road to the Horse at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn., would occasionally chant. And indeed he did, winning the Road to the Horse competition for the second straight year in front of a sold-out crowd; beating out fellow horsemen Tommy Garland, Ken... | read »
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Spook In Place Lessons Makes Horses Safer to Ride
Even though a horse's natural reaction is to run away from danger, John Lyons
says it's not only possible, but essential, to teach your horse to
override his
flight instinct. That's great news for trail riders and
anyone who will be
taking their horses into unfamiliar surroundings.... | read »
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