Birth Of The Balance Rider
Birth of the Balance Rider ~ Part One © J. L. Hardesty It all started one day in early spring,...
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Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Success
Notes From Julie Anyone who has ever invested in the stock market has seen this disclaimer:...
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How to Put Your Horse in Balance through Proper Bending – Part I
Have you ever ridden a horse on a curve or a circle and felt the horse speed up, lose his balance and not be able to follow the path of the curve or the circle? You may have been asking your horse to trot in a curved arc over logs in a trail class, lope a circle in a horsemanship pattern or ride a turn on a hunter course.
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Feeding Treats
While I am not against feeding treats, I do think it is more appropriate and safer for treats to...
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Surfin’ In The Sand
According to Pat Warren of Rancho Oso Rio, the Horse Park at Woodside, home of Reining By The Bay, is the ultimate place to hold a horse show. Pat should know as she’s lived near the Park for many years and, along with Amanda Brumley of Brumley Management Group, is one of the founders of the Reining By The Bay.
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Western Dressage: You Can Do The Same In A Western Saddle As A Dressage Saddle!
This is a subject that reminds me of our Western Dressage motto “Why Not?!” A saying I have said since I learned of the vast interests in Western Dressage at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games. For the first 30 years of riding I rode consistently in the Dressage saddle.
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Why Do We Need All The Gadgets?
I think there is a lot of misconception about the many, many types of equipment available. There...
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Trust Is A Two-Way Street
Notes From Julie Trust is an elusive thing, both to give and to get. You cannot force or...
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Western Dressage: Improving The Walk
It probably comes as no surprise that a good walk is important in a trail horse. However, a horse with a comfortable, ground-covering walk is one that will be appreciated by real working cowboys, dressage riders, endurance and competitive trail riders, as well as weekend trail riders.
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Finding The Horse That Is Right For You
There are many things to consider when you decide to buy a horse. There is a lot involved in...
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