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Solving Horse Problems

I spend a lot of time helping people solve horse problems. Some of the most common are buddy sour, speeding up, slowing down, bucking, bolting, head tossing, and spooky, but

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The Value Of An Extended Trot

Too many horses miss out on the amazing value of an extended trot.  There’s something almost magical about trotting fast on a loose rein with the rider’s hands forward, wide, and

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Rider Mentality

A rider’s mentality can have a profound effect on their horse’s overall movement and behavior. The Sensitive Horse Because of his size, it’s easy to forget that a horse is an ultra

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Trust Your Horse

There’s a lot said about our horse trusting us, but not much about us trusting our horse. But your horse needs you to trust him.  Roadblocks To Trusting Your Horse Many people

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Shoulders And Hips

Shoulder and hip control are a crucial part of the foundation that should be built into every horse. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a performance rider or a trail rider

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Release The Tension

A horse will never be light and responsive until the tension in his body is released. As your horsemanship improves, you should be able to feel when the horse is

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