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A Saddle for Jewell – Part 2
Well, I am glad that I had Kelly, a professional saddle fitter, check out the saddle I had on trial for Jewell. The saddle was actually just a bit too narrow for her. After she gets into some regular work, … Continue reading
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Changing Tension to Relaxation without Breaking a Sweat
There was some nervousness from most of the women as well as from the horses (who did not know each other). It was a very windy, cold day and the horses were reactive to the noises in the arena. They were high headed, pushy, not wanting to stand still and not paying attention to the person attached to the other end of the lead rope. Continue reading
Leave Your Ego at the Door
Road to the Horse, colt starting competition, training Continue reading
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From Your Horse’s Point of View
11 things your horse wants you to know Continue reading
Analysis Paralysis
Most adults spend so much time doing jobs that require brain work that they are stuck there when they are riding. Continue reading
Rescue Means Rehab
Working with off the track thoroughbreds presents a special challenge. It takes time to build trust, respect and confidence with these “foster children” of the equine world. Continue reading
How Well Are You Listening?
If your horse is not performing as you are asking, do you try to determine the cause of the behaviour or just address the symptom with stronger pressure? Continue reading
Lessons from Challenging Horses
Tuesdays are when I regularly work with my two most challenging clients. Both suffer from a sort of PTSD – Previous Training Stress Disorder. I only work with each of these horses once a week because the owners – based … Continue reading
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Is It Wrong to Dismount When Your Horse Acts Up?
A challenge for many riders who are dealing with confidence issues is that you have been told that if you dismount when your horse “acts up”, you have let the horse win and taught him how to get you off his back. I disagree with this thinking and encourage riders to dismount whenever they choose. Continue reading
