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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Is Your Dressage Horse Really Collected?
I often hear riders at the basic levels say that their dressage horses are collected. I assume they’re actually talking about connection as opposed to collection. But since I run across this confusion a lot, I want to take some … Continue reading
Don’t Let Your Horseback Riding Fears Hold You Back!
My new program to help you Raise your Fear Threshold and escape “Fear Paralysis” while horseback riding is just about ready. I want to thank all of you for your awesome input on your personal riding fears last month. After … Continue reading
Does Your Dressage Horse Cross His Legs Enough in Leg Yields?
When you do leg yields from the centerline to the long side as you do in the First Level dressage tests, it’s not always easy to make sure that your horse is crossing his legs enough. That’s because as long … Continue reading
Tips To Supple Your Dressage Horse’s Poll
If your dressage horse is supple at his poll, you should be able to flex him laterally to the left and right. If you’re not sure if he’s locked at the poll, ask yourself some questions: Will he easily flex … Continue reading
ARE YOU MAKING THIS DEADLY MISTAKE TO GET YOUR DRESSAGE HORSE ON THE BIT?
Do you saw left and right on your dressage horse’s mouth to get him “on the bit”? If you “saw” on your horse’s mouth by alternating squeezing and releasing with your hands, you’re riding your horse from front to back. … Continue reading
Dressage riders Jane Savoie and Ruth Poulsen’s Program Your Position
Our friend, Kris Garrett, just did an awesome video review of Program your Position for dressage riders. You can check it out at:
Posted in Dressage, Dressage Training, Product Suggestions/review, Program Your Position, Rider position
Tagged Dressage, dressage dvds, dressage instruction, dressage tips, Dressage Training, Jane Savoie, Program Your Position, Rider position, Rider's Position. Equitation, Ruth Hogan Poulsen, sit trot
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Do You Make These Mistakes When Your Dressage Horse Shies?
I’ve dealt with a lot of spooky dressage horses, and I find that often shying gets worse because riders do one or all of the following things. 1. Hit or kick him to make him obedient. 2. Make him walk … Continue reading
Canter On The Correct Lead Every time!
It’s not uncommon for riders to struggle getting their horses to pick up one of their canter leads. The following are some simple exercises to help you pick up the right lead every time! The first exercise is done completely … Continue reading
HOW TO DO A GOOD FREE WALK IN DRESSAGE
Dressage riders often struggle doing a good free walk with their horses. What follows are some tips to help you with the free walk as well as the transitions in and out of the it. 1. What is the free … Continue reading
Posted in Dressage, Dressage Training, Training Problems
Tagged Dressage, Free Walk, gaits, half halt, Jane Savoie, jig, lengthening, stretchy circle, transitions
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Clicker Training for the Jane Savoie’s New Fear Factor Program
Moshi and I are starting clicker training today so we can do a “how to” dvd for The Fear Factor program on training your horse to want to go FORWARD instead of backing up, bucking, or rearing. I’ve used for … Continue reading
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