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http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=centralcom-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0028EBTOCBy 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 …

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How to make a Pleasure Horse – Part 2

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by Shari Maguire Now that you have developed the comfortable cadence and rhythm from the day to day repetitive exercises of bending around your inside leg, flexing the head and neck, suppling the five body parts we talked about earlier, …

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How to make a Pleasure Horse – Part 1

admin January 11, 2010

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by Shari Maguire

The training sessions are easier and more successful if you start with a horse that has the conformation suitable for this particular discipline.

Ideally, the Western or English pleasure horse should be long across the topline of the neck and short on the bottom line. This makes it easier and more natural for the horse to carry its neck in the right spot. Not too high or too low, just about level from the poll to the withers, the nose no more than 3-5 inches in front of the vertical not behind the vertical or “behind the bit”.

Horse Riding – The Importance of the Helmet

admin April 26, 2009

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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 …

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Horse Riding in a Balanced Seat

admin April 26, 2009

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By Lydia K Kelly For many beginning riders, just sitting on a horse and staying on seems enough. But as you progress, it becomes more important to have a correct, balanced seat as you ride. A balanced seat not only …

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How to make a Pleasure Horse – Part 2

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