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Horse training tips to help a horse pick up the right or left lead

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How To Sit The Trot Without Bouncing When we ask dressage riders about the most challenging part of their training, a great number of the answers will probably be “sitting the trot”. Challenging or not, it is one of the most essential parts of dressage training. If you cannot sit the trot, you will be doomed to stay at the beginner level because you won’t be able to move on to more complicated movements. It is ok to have difficulties when you are learning how to sit the trot. You can be…

3 Rules to Maximize Time Off - Periods of downtime come as realistic parts of horse ownership, although how a rider uses these stretches of poor weather or busy schedules contributes profoundly to a horse’s long-term soundness and performance. Recent data from biomechanics researchers and veterinary schools shows that large vacillations in fitness can be detrimental to overall health, particularly for horses past their mid-teen years. Most notably, periods of lesser activity lasting over a…

@heidiscriven_germaninstructor posted on their Instagram profile: “A very common mistake. A bad habit. Next time ask someone to take a picture of you where u are in…”

Confidence is key in horseback riding. Confidence is not only something that horseback riding beginners struggle with, but advanced horse riders as well. Whether you're a timid rider or just got knocked down, here are 8 ways to boost your confidence in the saddle again. #equestriantips #horsebackridingtips #confidence #savvyhorsewoman