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Charlotte Bredahl Developing Uphill Balance in the Frame

Charlotte Bredahl Developing Uphill Balance in the Frame Some horses have a natural tendency to fall on the forehand in the dressage work. In this video Charlotte Bredahl Baker works with a young rider to develop an uphill balance with her horse. In doing so the rider is better able to engaged the hind quarters […]

Robert Dover Understanding the Balance of Passage

Robert Dover Understanding the Balance of Passage In this video Robert Dover helps to teach a rider how to develop the balance of the collection in the passage while maintaining the horse forward and in front of the leg without losing the elevation. This delicate balance is created in developing a balance between the horse […]

Debbie McDonald Has Some Advice on Riding Hot Horses

Debbie McDonald Has Some Advice on Riding Hot Horses Do you have a horse that is reactive to anything any everything? This can be a dream and a nightmare all combined in one fun package! In this video Debbie McDonald with the United States Equestrian team and Olympian, talks about her best advice on how […]

Is it time to repair your riding boots?

Is it time to repair your riding boots? You finally have your boots broken in and you no loner want to part ways with them! I know! The perfect fit and comfort makes you not want to part ways, however holding off on boot repairs can mean the end of your favorite pair of boots. […]

Adrienne Lyle on Working Through Issues in the Contact

Adrienne Lyle on Working Through Issues in the Contact When a horse does not understand how to take the contact and accept the bit, it can be challenging as a rider to know what to correct, what to wait through and what to let slide on by. This video shows a great example of how […]

Collecting the Canter with Debbie McDonald

Collecting the Canter with Debbie McDonald Collected canter lays the foundation for the upper levels, there is a pivotal point in training where an awesome collected canter will enable all of your upper level movement to either shine in the spot light or fall to pieces in front of a heavy judge. With the possibility […]

The Walk Pirouette with Charlotte Bredahl Baker

The Walk Pirouette with Charlotte Bredahl Baker Walk pirouettes can be a tricky thing to do in a test. You are limited for time and space and often finding the panic button is easier than the collected walk button. Ending in disaster like pirouettes. Take some time at home to school your pirouettes. Working through […]

Curb Bit Basics for the Double Bridle

Curb Bit Basics for the Double Bridle Time to move up? Selecting a double bridle is one of the most exciting moments in the journey up the levels, however selecting the bits can be a daunting task with a lot of variables at play. In this video Beth Haist from the Horse of Course talks […]

DIY Horse Trailer First Aid Kit with Lisa Marie

DIY Horse Trailer First Aid Kit with Lisa Marie Hint: This one is awesome enough to keep around the stable too! Lisa Marie Beckweth travels to shows a lot with plenty of kids and horses in tow. So I asked her what she takes along with her to ensure that everyone comes back in one […]

How often should you clean your boots?

How often should you clean your boots? Hint: It is not as often as you might think! Which is good news if you are like me and tend to live in them as you walk around Wellington all season. Mac from Woody’s of Wellington, did however tell me that I should not be driving in […]