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Fixing Rhythm Problems in the Walk
They say the walk is the easiest gait to ruin, but that doesn’t mean we should avoid schooling it altogether! It can’t only be used…
Author:
Rebecca Didier
Books and Film
Isabell Werth: “The First Time I Saw Bella Rose”
How many of us can describe the first time we saw our dream horse? It can be a little bit like falling in love. Sounds…
2 months ago
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The Art of Seeing Lameness
We are all familiar with the scenario: We know our horse isn’t right…he isn’t performing like he used to, doesn’t seem comfortable, his transitions are…
2 months ago
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Not Just John Wayne Chasing Cows
The cool thing about equestrian sports is that if you love horses, you have a ton of choices—there’s truly a discipline to suit every personality.…
4 months ago
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Some Amazing Women
What separates the equestrians at the top of the sport from all the other hungry, hard-working individuals striving to “make it”? In Riding for the…
4 months ago
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Three Used Computers for a Horse
We all come from somewhere. And it is oftentimes our roots that make all the difference in how our lives unfold. In Riding for the…
4 months ago
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Starting Right and Starting Over
World-renowned equine expert Linda Tellington-Jones’ healing equine bodywork and innovative training methods have revolutionized the horse training landscape over the last 50 years. Her unique…
6 months ago
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The Horse’s Body IS NOT Designed to Carry a Person
I know. As riders, what do we do with that statement? Are we all, despite peppermints and chiropractors and organic feed and fly sheets, committing…
8 months ago
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First Ride
We all remember that first ride…the anticipation…the thrill of actually throwing a leg over the back of a horse and feeling his feet move for…
10 months ago
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The Horse Cure
Inspired by her own childhood trauma when she spent seven days in a coma, awakened to a severely compromised body and brain, and rebuilt her…
11 months ago
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Lessons in Horsemanship from My Autistic Godson
Horses have been the key to remarkable breakthroughs for many on the autism spectrum. Paula Josa-Jones, renowned dancer and choreographer, feels there are lessons for…
12 months ago
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The Collection Connection
So often, whatever riding discipline we favor, we are looking for that “missing piece” or “secret ingredient” that will help our horses go better, be…
1 year ago
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Become the Mother
Over and over and from numerous sources it is impressed upon us that we must provide leadership for our horses…that in order to train them,…
1 year ago
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“A Kid-Broke Hoss”
“First pony” stories are the stuff of legend. We all have them—mental records of the goodhearted babysitters and the devils on four legs that gave…
1 year ago
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Taking a Bow: Teach Your Horse to Plié
Who doesn’t want a reason to take a bow? Teaching your horse a few simple tricks can absolutely be fun for you both, but did…
1 year ago
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To Adopt or Not to Adopt? That Is the Holiday Question
Tis the Season, and if “Adopt Don’t Shop” resonates and there’s a conveniently empty stall in the barn, then perhaps an off-track Thoroughbred is on…
1 year ago
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The Two Most Important Distances to Every Rider
Inside you is a great rider—a rider who’s full of possibilities, potential, courage, and confidence. All you need to do is figure out how to…
1 year ago
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Spotting Lameness: The Game Plan
Every horse person with a couple of years under her belt has some sense of when a horse looks “off” or “not quite right,” but…
1 year ago
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All You Need Is a Box…
In a world filled with technology and a gazillion gizmos intended to make life easier but sometimes overcomplicating it, it can be a relief when…
1 year ago
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How Do I Get My Horse in Front of the Leg?
It’s a common issue for most of us—we have a horse that is slow to react to the aids, is heavy in the hands, or…
