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What is the best way to structure your rides? How can you practice the movements and work on exercises in a way that helps your horse learn? I have the magic formula to help…
Is your horse inconsistent in the contact? Are your hands moving ALL OVER THE PLACE? Is your coach is always yelling “Keep your hands still!!”, but you just can’t seem to find a steady,…
This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. I recently moved up from to first level and my test had “needs to be rounder” on it more times than I’d like…
What frame should you ride your horse in? This is a common, on-going discussion and a question I get asked a lot. The truth is – it depends on your horse! In this week’s…
This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. My instructor always says my horse is too heavy in the reins, but I don’t know how to get him lighter. How much…
Getting our horses round and using their bodies correctly is so important. Roundness in horses is like good posture for us humans. Just like us, it’s important for them to have good posture in…
Are you someone who struggles to get your horse round? Is your horse stiff and tense? Does your trainer tell you that your horse needs to get rounder? Why is roundness important? In this…
This was an original article designed especially for Heels Down Mag. My horse goes stiff and above the bit in the transition to canter. I can get her soft and supple in the trot…
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