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How to go from free walk to medium walk without losing contact

How to go from free walk to medium walk without...

Why is this transition so important? In many dressage tests, the free walk carries a double coefficient, which can make a big difference to the final score. Part of the elements...

How to go from free walk to medium walk without...

Why is this transition so important? In many dressage tests, the free walk carries a double coefficient, which can make a big difference to the final score. Part of the elements...

Using reward to build a stronger relationship with your horse

Using reward to build a stronger relationship w...

There are many reasons why we love to ride and train our horses: for fun, to achieve the personal goals we set ourselves, for the social aspect... but one of...

Using reward to build a stronger relationship w...

There are many reasons why we love to ride and train our horses: for fun, to achieve the personal goals we set ourselves, for the social aspect... but one of...

7 Quick tips for keeping your horse cool in hotter weather

7 Quick tips for keeping your horse cool in hot...

1. Provide ample shade: Make sure your horse has access to a shaded area, such as a barn or a tree, to escape the sun's rays during the hottest parts...

7 Quick tips for keeping your horse cool in hot...

1. Provide ample shade: Make sure your horse has access to a shaded area, such as a barn or a tree, to escape the sun's rays during the hottest parts...

Achieving a steady hand contact with 3 fun exercises

Achieving a steady hand contact with 3 fun exer...

Riders need to develop a steady, following hand in order to be able to give independent rein aids that won't interfere with the horse's movement involuntarily. Otherwise, the horse will...

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Achieving a steady hand contact with 3 fun exer...

Riders need to develop a steady, following hand in order to be able to give independent rein aids that won't interfere with the horse's movement involuntarily. Otherwise, the horse will...

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The importance of a correct hand position for d...

It is amazing how many riders complain about their rein contact without giving a second thought to their hand position. This would be like complaining about your car going all...

The importance of a correct hand position for d...

It is amazing how many riders complain about their rein contact without giving a second thought to their hand position. This would be like complaining about your car going all...