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• Question # 75: I tried the walk 2 steps and trot exercise tonight with my pony. I figured it would get him to respond better ,and he did at first, but then didn't want to walk and he was anticipating trot.
• A Rider's Control of Emotions
• Question # 45: We rescued an Arab mix pony last year. She is nervous and a bit high strung/quick in all her gaits. She is one of the most unbalanced horses I've ever ridden, leaning heavily on her shoulders and not engaged behind.
• Dealing With the Horse that Rushes Jumps
• Question # 24: I bought a TB off the track when he was 3. I have taken him to beginner novice, but he has anxiety issues, and ulcers when we go to shows. Do you have any suggestions? He is pretty good at home.
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• Guest Blog post # 78: "Does Your PB Matter?" by Bill Woods
• Video # 90: This is Vita and her newly off the track TB!
• Improve Your Canter to Trot Transitions!
• Question # 259: At a recent show I received multiple comments of "needs half halts" on my Dressage test. I am only riding at beginner novice, and wasn't aware that I should be working on something advanced like half halts. Please explain. (Anonymous)
• Question # 250: My horse jumps the spooky looking fences really well, but gets careless when the jumps are plain looking. What can I do to make him jump more cleanly over the easy jumps? (Beth)
• Jocelyn's Blog Post # 5: The Cost of Expectations
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• Question # 216: I am looking at horses to buy, and am not entirely sure I am ready for a young green horse. Would you consider a 12 year old horse "old"? (Anonymous)
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• An Exercise to Sharpen Up Jumping Form and Increase Carefulness
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• Discussion # 67: While I have taken lessons from many different Eventing trainers in my life, there were two that have had the greatest influence on my riding, and my career.
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• Question # 247: I'm down in Florida competing my 5yr old Dutch this winter. His first event ever was Open BN and he was an angel and we came in 6th. We just did Novice Horse this last weekend and he was a rockstar taking 4th on our dressage score...
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• Quiz # 17: What are some things that will get a rider eliminated in the Dressage phase?
• Discussion # 68: What to do when you "miss" the center line in the Dressage ring!
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