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How to Switch Disciplines in Horseback Riding
When a rider decides to switch disciplines, the transition can be confusing. However, there are ways to help the horse cope with a new equestrian sport. more...
Starting gridwork is an excellent way to improve communication between horse and rider. However, jumping grids is not as easy as it looks. more...
Cool Down Tips for Horseback Riders
Cooling down a horse is just as important as warming him up. Horseback riders should think of the cool down as an integral part of the workout. more...
Flatwork Exercises for Performance Horses
Flatwork exercises are just as important for performances horses as training for specific events. Riders should dedicate a few days a week to schooling on the flat. more...
Horses buck for many reasons, but it always signifies a problem. Riders must determine whether a bucking horse is misbehaving or trying to communicate something else. more...
Benefits of Schooling on the Flat
Jumping is lots of fun, but flatwork is just as important for jumper riders. There are numerous benefits to schooling on the flat two or three days per week. more...
Ground driving is one of the most effective methods of training horses to steer. It creates a safe environment where there is no rider to interfere. more...
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The Essential Rules of Horse Training
By: Paula Sainthouse
Anyone can train a horse. True skill is only shown when a horse is trained well. more...
By: Wendy Picard
The lateral movements are what make dressage such an exciting and demanding sport, but these three exercises are precursors to achieving lateral excellence. more...
By: Wendy Picard
Here are ten questions every horse trainer and owner should ask themselves to determine whether they are the dominant partner in the rider-horse relationship. more...
Assessment of Horse Training Skills
By: Wendy Picard
A simple five-part test will give a score indicating how respectful a horse is of his trainer, and will point out holes in the horse's training. more...
By: Megan Worley
Posting the trot is a riding skill that is necessary for all riders but may take some time to master. more...
How to Use a Riding Crop Correctly
By: Megan Worley
Whips can be extremely useful tools when training a horse to listen to your leg aids. more...
By: Deidre Sharp
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want. more...
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