From the Barn
Ready for the snow and ice to melt away and for shows to start up again? Spring is just around the corner and for many riders, that means a chance to get into the competition ring. But rather than leaving...
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After a looooong winter, your horse (and you!) are probably not quite at peak fitness yet. And it isn’t surprising – it’s hard to exercise properly in snow, rain, sleet, and ice. Not to mention the cold nights and dark...
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Welcome to our fifth article in our six-part series on the scales of training. Parts one to four covered rhythm, suppleness, connection, and impulsion. In the fifth article we’ll look at straightness, what it is, why it’s important, and how to achieve it. Straightness is...
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Welcome to our fourth article in our six-part series on the scales of training. Parts one, two, and three covered rhythm, suppleness, and connection respectively. In this fourth installment, we’ll look at impulsion, what it is, and how to get it.If you haven’t yet...
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The difference between good transitions and transitions that need work is like the difference between driving a sports car and riding a city bus. They’ll both get you where you want to go, but one experience is smooth, powerful, and...
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