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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
A New Look at Winter Riding
When the weather outside is frightful, then outdoor riding
definitely begins to look less delightful. And if you don't have an indoor
riding arena, then the appeal factor really wanes.
Still, if you're like so many horse owners in cold climates, no
doubt you get that nagging feeling... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Spooking Behavior in Your Horse
Almost all horses spook (that is, shy, sidepass, jump, spin, rear, and/or bolt when startled and
scared). As prey animals in the wild, these evasive maneuvers often saved their
lives.
However, under saddle, spooking behavior in your horse can seriously jeopardize
your safety, as well as that... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Know Your Horse, Know Your Self
When I interviewed Yvonne Barteau, international dressage
competitor, trainer, and author of Ride the Right Horse: Understanding the Core Equine Personalities and How
to Work with Them , I was going through a very
difficult time with my dressage horse, Baleno.
To be truthful, our five-year... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Become a Balanced Rider
I often ask my students, "what keeps you on your
horse?" answers include stirrups, the
saddle, the horn, and even the reins (yikes!). Seldom do I get the correct
answer on the first try: balance. This is the one thing that allows us to remain
on top when things get exciting.
You work hard... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Training of Telluride
For 100 days, I had the honor and privilege to build a relationship
with Telluride, a wild mustang captured from the Nevada desert. This was part of
the Midwest Mustang Challenge, held in conjunction with the Midwest Horse Fair
in Madison, Wisconsin. The purpose of the Challenge is to... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Trick Training: Make it All Click
Horses are very much like toddlers. you know when they're
happy, and you also know when they're mad. Consider what happens when you're out
riding and you come to a fork in the trail. If you want to go one way and your
horse wants to go the other, does your ride suddenly turn into a rodeo?... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Equitation for Adults
Equitation, also called horsemanship, is often reserved for
kids to develop their position--you know, 4-H classes and horse shows that test how straight a kid can sit
in the saddle. Or at least it might seem like that's the objective. However,
there's a good reason children learn equitation... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Part I: Quiet Harmony - Become Mindful When You Ride
About 10 years ago,
sally swift, the founder of centered riding(TM), said something that had
a profound effect on just about all of my work with horses. She said that we
must focus 75% of our energy on ourselves and only give our horses 25%.
Because horses are prey animals and we are, for... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Trail Rider
Tackle Trail Challenges with Clinician Lynn Palm
When tackling rugged country, make safety a priority. Think ahead,
so you don't put yourself or your horse in a dangerous situation. Tell someone
where you're riding and when you're expected back. Don't ride alone. Carry a
cell phone on your body, not on your horse, in case you become... | read »
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Training: English
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Training Within the Dark World of Horse Blindness
At the united states equestrian federation festival of Champions
a couple of years ago, Jeanette Sassoon and her dressage horse Valiant performed
a musical freestyle and demonstration so moving it brought audience members to
tears. While flawless execution can bring about goose bumps, what... | read »
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