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  • Heart, Temperament and Talent Make the Horse

    “Heart” is something that some great show horses have. Baroque breeds, and many other breeds are known to have this trait. You want a horse that has a good work ethic. Temperament is of the utmost concern. The temperament MUST be suitable for the temperament...
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  • Benefits of Professional Help for Drivers

    Get some professional help so you do not make a mistake such as spending needless money on equipment that very soon you will realize that you need to sell and get the more appropriate thing. Then I advise drivers to volunteer to learn about the aspects...
    Published 22 Dec 2008 9:13 AM by Lisa

  • Putting in the Time

    For amateur riders, the biggest challenge is finding time. Many riders have jobs, and riding is only a hobby. In this sport you really have to put in the time doing your homework, and spending quality time in the saddle. Part of being a successful event...

  • The “Perfect” Pony

    I like a pony that is athletic, has breed type, a good temperament and is very “trainable.” Since I have a full time job I don’t have the time to longe a pony for hours to get it ready for a class. I strive to produce a pony that can come out of the stall...
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  • Finding the Right Trainer

    My number one piece of advice would be to find a reputable trainer. TAKE YOUR TIME, and do your homework on this. Watch trainers at horse shows. Are their clients winning? Watch the trainers school the horses and riders to observe their methods. How do...
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  • Building Trust

    I think in all horsemanship a good trust relationship is of utmost importance, but especially so for carriage driving. We don’t sit on the horse. We really can’t make him do anything that he doesn’t want to do - not that I think we should do that under...

  • Bit, Martingale, and Saddle Advice

    Let’s start with tack and its adjustment. We’ll start with the jointed bit. With the jointed bit you will see a couple of wrinkles at the horse’s mouth. With a straight bit you will see only half a wrinkle, not two or more. Now let’s go to the martingale...
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  • Training A Deaf Horse to Stop

    “Taking whoa and putting it in your hand.” The deaf horse needs to be in tune with the rider’s hands. A rider needs to pay attention to what their hands are telling the horse. To Start to train a deaf horse to stop the rider should start pulling and releasing...
    Published 10 Jun 2008 8:27 PM by bpace
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  • Riding Correctly

    Horses are creatures of habit, so try to keep this in mind with your training. Always strive to ride CORRECTLY. It is not complicated. For your horse to go correctly he should be connected from your inside leg to your outside rein. Even going on a straight...
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  • Trainers Tip!

    A small, but important fact to keep in mind when handling, training, and riding your horse is that horses are dyslexic by nature, and that a great deal of training issues can be simplified by going back to basics and making sure that your horse gets a...
    Published 28 Mar 2008 8:58 AM by MaryT
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