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Fitness Fundamentals
Boundaries, Budgets, and Baselines In riding there is a state of being called “self-carriage”. It means the horse is within the rider’s aids and “holding” itself in the shape, at the speed, and at the level of power we have…
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Ultimate Guide to Dressage
I grew up riding at a hunter jumper barn in Southern California during the early 1980s. Los Angeles, my hometown, was the host city for the 1984 Olympic Games. I have to admit, we wanted to go and see the…
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Correct Horse Riding Position: How to Have Perfect English Riding Posture
When we are learning to ride, we hear over and over “Use your leg!” – “Get your heels down!” – “Pull your shoulders back!” – “Soften your hands!” – “Don’t pull!” But what is the correct English riding position? All…
