By Lydia K Kelly
While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat. Cyclists are wearing helmets, worrying about the potential impact should they fall or be hit by a car. And yet, riders on living, thinking animals seem to forget the risks.
Horseback …
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by Jeffrey Rolo (reprinted with permission)
Every year horse owners experience serious injuries or even tragic deaths while riding their cherished equine companions. One of the more significant causes of rider injury is a rider being tossed from a rearing horse… or worse, caught underneath a horse that reared so fiercely that it flipped over …
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By Shari Maguire
If you haven’t read “Making a Pleasure Horse – Part 1 & 2”, than I suggest you do so now; the exercises mentioned in those articles should be applied to all horse training before you begin any schooling program. The bending/flexing, flexing approach of this training program quiets, relaxes and …
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By Jeffrey Rolo (Reprinted with permission)
Selecting the right horse trainer to emulate can be a daunting task for newcomers to the world of horse training. As with nearly any occupation or hobby, there are many authorities within the field willing to offer advice, some good, some not so good. Before spending an investment in …
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Have questions regarding gaited horses, bitting, and riding issues. Theresa Denham of Juniper Meadows has offered to answer your questions. Just “leave a reply” and she answer your questions.
Theresa has over 25 years of experience teaching, has been certified by the American Riding Instructors association , and has teaching methods which have helped hundreds …
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