…getting to know his mount throughout the start of WEF. “I did this class because in WEF 4 the horse started jumping better and proving himself,” Maurin stated. “He went…
…hand) is almost always reinforced. Even if he’s good, he still gets a shot so in his mind, he’s being punished even if he tries to be good. If your…
…‘Yes, I’m here,’ that’s good. But if I try to wriggle my rein or touch him with my leg and he doesn’t move, that’s not good,” says Field, explaining that…
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…judges have been rewarding good riding, masterful riding, as opposed to good looks and posing. Position, good position, enables good function. Bosco: I have a question about turn- out time,…
…books on the topic. “I get tired of hearing, ‘Well, she’s not good enough for the show ring, but she’ll make a good trail horse.’ Why should trail riding be…
…posture. Good to go: Your horse appears eager and ready. His posture is erect, and he’s standing comfortably in a position familiar to you. Potential problem: Your horse appears flat…
…of good horsemanship and good riding. Of course, we know it’s not unusual for a very good rider to go along for years casually allowing her horse to walk away…
My horse is stiffer going to the left than to the right, especially when I first start riding. Is it better to warm up starting on her stiffer side first…
…to plan ahead and start a conditioning routine. When my horses are in conditioning programs, I like to think of ways I can boost my fitness, too. If you start…
