Learn the Turn on the Forehand
…you will find that once you’ve mastered the technique for turn on the forehand, the “doors” of dressage will begin to open up to you. The turn on the forehand…
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Transitions, the Secret to Balanced Riding
…bothered when there is a noise in his car, because it’s just one of many noises. On the other hand, the driver of a new Mercedes who hears a strange…
Ask Horse Journal; August Letters
…might sample them once, but our horses, not known to be discriminating, consistently avoid them. Dominant Hand A friend told me the other day that my right hand is dominant…
Own the Perfect Patient
…is all it should take to help calm him down. The head-down response also will come in handy when you have to bridle your horse, or handle his head for…
Turns On The Forehand And The Haunches
In our July article ?Body Building,? we discussed the use of turns on the haunches and the forehand as part of a set of exercises to increase your horse’s core…
Putting Movement Together (Part II)
…you can change tools to the opposite hand. This will give you a new “leading” hand (the hand with the lead rope) and a new “driving” hand (the hand with…
Show with Halter
…hand coming, it’s easier. Take hold of the chainwith your right hand underneath the horse’s chin ? where he can already feel your right hand ? and slide your left…
Rainier Named Overall Grand Champion in 2013 Sallie B. Wheeler/US National Hunter Breeding Championship
…Handler – West award went to Sue Lightner and the Leading Handler – East award went to Emily Anne Belin. Each phase also had an Amateur Handler class. Barbara J….
Flying Lead Changes Are Possible
…canter with your right hand and leg. Once you are comfortable with the timing of the hand closing at the third beat of the canter, return to the walk for…
Ray Texel: Stride Control
…which means the pressure of your hand on the reins equals the pressure of your horse’s mouth on the bit, so your hand is taken along by his bobbing head….