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Finding Your Riding Rhythm
Recently
I have watched in wonderment as my friends' one year old daughter embarked on
the rather awkward, yet thoroughly exhilarating process of getting acquainted
with her own two feet. With the triumph of each wobbly step forward, she sounds
with glee as she teeters and sways her way... | read »
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Controlling Movement Under Saddle (Part I)
Do you remember
when you started your "ABC's?"
As adults, having
many years of reading experience under the belt, it is easy to under appreciate
all that went into getting to this point of literacy.
First you had to
perfect the "L-M-N-O-P" part (I know I'm not the only kid who got... | read »
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In the Saddle
Who carries your burden, who carries your load On tumbleweed land or a long dusty road Who asks you no questions, who tells you no lies That four legged friend with the two honest eyes --"A FOUR LEGGED FRIEND" From the film "Son Of Paleface" (1952) (Jack Brooks) (sung by Roy Rogers)
You and... | read »
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Final Pre-Ride Preparations
Has anyone you were intimately involved with ever looked at
you and said those dreaded words, "We need to talk"?
If so, the moment was probably followed by their evaluation
of your relationship that didn't necessarily match your own. Ouch.
Well, like it or not, that moment has arrived... | read »
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The Privilege of Riding
If you have not yet experienced the feeling of wanting to
throw your hands in the air with disbelief about the conflicting information you
get surrounding horse care, horse health and horse training, just wait - your
time is coming.
The world of horses can be an exceptionally confusing... | read »
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Putting Movement Together (Part II)
Why Horses Are Better Than
Cars: 1) They greet you at
the gate. 2) Their sweet breath
is far better than car exhaust. 3) There's no such
thing as locking your keys inside a horse (phew!). 4) Being creative and
playful with your horse will not bring on blue and red flashing lights. 5)... | read »
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Putting Movement Together (Part I)
What if you got in your car tomorrow to find that when you
turned the steering wheel, the front wheels failed to follow suit? What if you
pressed the gas pedal, expecting the car to travel in its usual predictable
fashion, but instead it didn't budge--or worse yet, took off with an... | read »
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Imprint Training of the Newborn Foal
What is quick and capable and
spry on its feet, but stands only a few feet tall? What can run and jump with
exuberance, but be fast asleep in your lap a moment later? What is absolutely
precious, totally dear, and yet fully functional at birth?
A baby horse, that's
what.
I am... | read »
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Controlling Movement (Part IV)
Imagine a world where teenagers responded with, "Sure thing,
with pleasure!" to the requests you made of them. Or better yet, what if they
not only willingly acted upon your request, but also offered to go above and
beyond with additional efforts. "Hey Mom, the kitchen is clean, would you... | read »
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Controlling Movement (Part III)
Pause for a minute in silence to notice all the noises around
you that typically you don't give much attention. It may be the rhythmic sound
of the clock on the wall, the hum of the refrigerator, the traffic out your
window, your kid's blaring music, or the rumbles of your snoring husband... | read »
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