The Benefits of Working with Long Reins
Working on long reins is a fascinating and supreme discipline of classical horse training. This requires a lot of trust between horses and humans because
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The Knabstrupper is considered Denmark’s oldest horse breed and is known for its striking leopard-spotted coat. In this article, you will learn everything about the
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Lacking straightness? These exercises will help any crooked horse!
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10 Facts About Working Equitation
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Help! My Horse Keeps Bucking
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The Ultimate Guide to Show Jumping Competitions
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Basic Training of Young Horses: Lunging, Tying and Saddling for the First Time
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3 Cavaletti Exercises for your Horse
Cavaletti exercises are a great opportunity for horses of all ages and levels to get in some gymnastic work.
Training the Horse at Liberty: From Tricks to Perfect Partnerships
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Success is Just Around the Bend: Tips for Developing the Bending Dressage Horse
Flexibility. It’s one of our most important traits. Life is all about flexibility. Whether it’s preparing for a last-minute meeting, dealing with a change in plans for your dinner date, or simply embracing a spontaneous moment during this great adventure we call life, everyone needs to be flexible. Everyone needs to have a little bend. So do horses; especially in the complex arena of the world of dressage.
Great Things Come to Those That Groom: The Necessity of Grooming Horses
There is a unique serenity that one experiences when grooming horses; a certain quiet, a certain calm. For many of us, this can be the most relaxing part of our day.
