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Dressage Horses For Sale

I lean more to Thoroughbreds, Arabians, half Friesians, and Adalusians then to the large European breeds, which can have too many fetlock and hock problems, especially as they approach their teens.  Of the...

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Sally Swift Died April 2, 2009

Centered Riding founder, teacher, and author Sarah "Sally" Swift, of Brattleboro, Vt. died April 2, 2009. She was born in 1913 and began riding when she was only eight years old. Centered Riding by Sally...

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Horse Shows: Preparation and Competition Tips

I like to think of a horse show as a stage on which a horse and rider team can display all the things they've learned, and have fun doing it. Whether you're trailering to your local horse park's Thursday...

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Different types of horse-riding saddles

These saddles are ideal for the beginner and intermediate rider who has just bought their first horse and enjoys various types of riding. They are sturdy with flaps that are cut forward and can accommodate...

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The Lipizzaner Horse of the Spanish Riding School.

The wonderful Lipizzaner horse The Proud Telltale Brand Immaculate turn out The Courbette one of the "Airs above the Ground" used in Battle Total Training As a teenager, many moons ago, I was lucky enough to...

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When learning to ride the half pass, think of it as haunches-in on a diagonal. The horse points his forehead at the end letter on the diagonal and bends his whole body around your inside leg. 69

Bend in the Half Pass

When learning to ride the half pass, think of it as haunches-in on a diagonal. The horse points his forehead at the end letter on the diagonal and bends his whole body around your inside leg. Ride 10 meter...

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Friesian Mare

My precious prize Friesian mare is finally, at the grand old age of 8….pregnant! For a breeder of Friesian horses, you may think I am exaggerating somewhat. Not so. Bee has been broody for three years now,...

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Train your Horse - Shoulder In

Description The shoulder in is the foundation for future lateral and collection exercises. During the shoulder in, the horse is: slightly bent around the riders inside leg inside foreleg passes and...

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In this photo, Madey is pulling down, bracing on the reins, and her horse reacts by bracing back.78

Quiet Hands

We soften, half halt, support with, play the reins. What is all this and how do we create an even steady feel in riding dressage? Here is an article that touches on these techniques.

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Dressage and Natural Horsmanship -A Husbands Point of View Part 2

Usually when you are trying to overcome something or learn something new, you always have that "Ah HA" moment.  The moment where something suddenly clicks.  When this happens, it usually gets you over the...

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