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Morgan Thomas: Mini-Massage Makes a Difference
A top hunter trainer omits no detail in keeping his horses soft, supple, and happy. His pre-schooling massage helps them start their work feeling more relaxed. | MORE
Put on Fly Spray the Right Way
Use these tips to apply your horse's fly spray (and other insect repellent formulas) for maximum effectiveness. | MORE
Your First Event: Are You Ready?
Here's information that helps you prepare to get to your first combined training event--and have fun there! | MORE
Betsy Steiner’s Thirty Minute Warm-Up
From top FEI dressage rider/trainer Betsy Steiner, an easy-to-remember warm-up program that completely prepares you and your horse to school, take a lesson, or ride a test. | MORE
Equipment to Enhance Adjustability
Grand prix jumper Kim Frey explains how she keeps her horses light and sensitive without resorting to severe bits. | MORE
Cool-Down for the Cold
Follow top barn manager Lori Green's grooming routine to protect your horse from chills after winter workouts. | MORE
How to Try Out a Horse for Sale
The experience of trying a horse for purchase can be "trial without error" when you're honest about what you want, you take your time, and you know when, why, and how to say "no, thanks," says trainer Holly Hugo-Vidal. | MORE
Keep Your Horse Straight to Jumps
A simple exercise from leading hunter/jumper rider Scott Hofstetter that helps you develop an independent eye and keep your horse straight to the center of the jump. | MORE
How to Talk, Listen to Your Horse
FEI dressage trainer Betsy Steiner tells you how to get a meaningful conversation going with your horse by learning to listen as well as talk. | MORE
Basic Clicker Training for Your Horse
These clicker-training basics from On Target™ Training expert Shawna Karrasch can open a new world of learning and cooperation for you and your horse. | MORE
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