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What to do about a horse that barrels through the half-halts?
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I have been observing a horse that barrels through the half-halts like a tank. It doesn't matter which bit is being used- it seems to be that she has been doing this for years and doesn't know any different. She looks to be clenching in her jaw, grabbing the bit and just barreling right through. When they...
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Barbara F
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Matthias Rath Totilas Aachen 2011 Freestyle
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http://www.barnmice.com/video/totilas-and-rath-freestyle
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Barbara F
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Draw Reins - Razors in the hands of monkeys?
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Interesting post on draw reins describing them like razors in the hands of monkeys. Do you use them? When? I have used them in the past with a horse that was incredibly spooky. They were loose enough that when I was working normally he didn't feel them, but when he jolted his head up and went to spook, the...
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Barbara F
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Klimke and Ahlerich Demonstrate Piaffe and Passage
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http://www.barnmice.com/video/reiner-klimkeahlerich
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Barbara F
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Bitless Grand Prix Video
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http://www.barnmice.com/video/german-grand-prix-rider-and?xg_source=activity
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Barbara F
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Pulling on the inside rein to bend the neck so the horse will "give"?
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What kind of technique is that? When would it be used? A friend of mine is being taught that technique.
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Barbara F
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Shoulder fores
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hello, i am wondering how to do a proper shoulder fore, with me i can only seem to get neck on the inside track :( please help :)
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Should the rules be enforced?
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http://youtu.be/k3FcOaMElBg Article 430 EXECUTION OF THE TESTS 7. Elimination. Resistance. Any resistance which prevents the continuation of the test longer than 20 seconds is punished by elimination. However, resistance that may endanger athlete, horse, judges or the public will be elimin...
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Go big or go home - my 4 yr old at his first dressage Show - Gold Show - placed 3rd with 66%
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I am so excited about the upcoming season with my homebred 4 yr old. He had his first real show on saturday - the gold dressage show at the site of the 2015 pan am games venue - he was such a good boy - haven't seen my test yet as the coach has it - but we got 66% - I couldn't believe it. His first training level...
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prospect
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my horse is scheming i think
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So this wkend was gorgeous...but humid..(complain complain complain) It was gorgeous the rain has finally stopped and our weather was what it's supposed to be for this time of year....was great... So I rode my green mare and she was fantastic - she's learning to carrry herself and she's lovely and f...
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Goatgirl
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Matthias Rath and Totilas Debut
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Thoughts? I thought it was a lovely test. I'm sure he must have been beyond nervous! Here's the test. -- Edited by Barbara F on Saturday 4th of June 2011 07:15:16 PM
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Barbara F
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Correct head carriage
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The image contains a horse who is in collection, on the bit, and yet poll high nose in front of the vertical.
1. This position is actually very correct for the horse to attain the most proficient use of its neck and shoulder muscles;
2. is actually very correct for the horse to attain the freest and lo...
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Jane Savoie of the proper length of your horse's neck for dressage
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http://review.barnmice.com/3999/correct-position-of-your-horses-neck-for-dressage/
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Barbara F
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Is this happening to other coaches and trainers?
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I've been stewing about this since yesterday, and I'm wondering if any of you have insights I've missed. I was at a competition over the weekend with several clients, all of whom did very well, and several of whom won not only their classes but their divisions, which ranged from Training Level through...
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My Challenge During Tempi Changes
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Hi All, With Belinda in Europe for six weeks, I'm happy to be able to get help from lots of people here! Here is my current challenge: My horse is green in the tempi changes in that he doesn't have a lot of experience with them, however, he finds them - and changes in general- very easy. He has lovely straig...
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Barbara F
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Contact During Warm-up
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How strong is your contact during the wrm-up phase of your schooling session? I have quite a solid contact (not pulling, but more weight in the reins) as it helps me move the horse solidly into the contact and get his back swinging. Then, as I do more transitions and exercises to move toward collection,...
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Barbara F
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Feugo vs Tortilas
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One of my favourite videos to date, from the WEG 2010 for you to enjoy - showing the stunning PRE (Andalusian) "Feugo" vs "Tortilas". Feugo proves Classical dressage brings out the bes...
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sedonasilver
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Foot problems
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I really need help with this! My feet have always been a bit of a problem with going home in the stirrups but now it has become much worse! Either they go home all the way or bounce out of the stirrups altogether! I spend so much effort concentrating on my darn feet that it interferes with my riding! I hav...
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My homebred 4 Yr Old's First outside Dressage show -
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Prospect's Bravestrom doing his first outdoor Dressage test. April 23, 2011 - despite the rain, wind and soupy footing he was a pretty good boy and it was so much fun!! Bravestrom is a4 yr old Homebred CSHA (Swedish WB X) by Braveheart. We did have one oops. -- Edited by prospect on Saturday 23rd of A...
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Any FEI riders out there? Help needed with canter pirouette!
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I need some major imagery to better ride my half pirouettes from the PSG and any help would be appreciated. I am able to ride my horse in a lovely collected canter through the short side, set him up and ride beautifully across the diagonal toward X/K, I get a lovely bounce and thten at the moment I am suppos...
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Barbara F
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Favourite freestyle videos?
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I was over on another forum and someone asked a very interesting question. They noted how people talk about using the same kur season after season, and/or boring music. Then they asked, what are some of your favourite kurs? So, show me your favourites! I'll start with a couple of my favourites: Steffe...
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Altering a Shadbelly
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Has anyone ever tried altering a shadbelly? Found one on ebay, but need to go a size smaller. Is it expensive or difficult to find a seamstress to alter it?
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Matthias Rath sells Triviant to focus on Totilas
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Matthias Rath sells grand prix horse Triviant to focus on Moorlands Totilas According to Horse and Hound, Matthias has sold his horse Triviant (who almost made the World Equestrian Games last year) in lieu of strengthening his partnership with Moorlands Totilas. I am very excited to hear this news...
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So you're going along having a lovely test, then THIS happens!
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Start at the 4 minute markto get the idea, and watch from there. Dressage Halt -- Edited by Barbara F on Saturday 12th of March 2011 10:45:50 PM
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Lovely new SAFETY top hats!
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Saw some pictures of new top hats, made by probably the best custom hat maker (in The Netherlands) which actually have safety helmets inside. haven't seen pictures of anybody actually wearing them, but just sitting there, they look very handsome. I saw a picture of one before where someone had j...
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LOAN YOUR DRESSAGE HORSE TO PONY CLUB - NATIONAL COMPETITION IN ANCASTER
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Hello everyone, I have had some good luck with very generous members of EMG so I thought I would try here. Western Ontario Pony Club is hosting the National Dressage Finals in August in Ancaster. 49 Competitors from across Canada are coming for 2 days of competition. The event includes each rider draw...
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First Dressage show
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I will be competing in my first dressage show, introductory level. Any advice on grooming (me and the horse!) and other general things? I am very excited! My horse has a very long blonde mane that I will have to braid so any advice on this is appreciated! In the past I have shown hunter and did a running fr...
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Men's Show Jacket
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So I'm a recent re-rider. I was away for 11 years. I need a new show jacket and am having a super hard time finding one. I know black is best but can only seem to find navy. Where do all these male riders get all of there stuff. I'm in Ontario Canada. I ride in Campbellville and Georgetown. Any adive on c...
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USEF Grievance filed on behalf of health and welfare of the horse
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http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blogs/usef-grievance-filed-on-behalf
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Counted Walk
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I just got 3 books by Jean-Claude Racinet. In "Another Horsemanship" I read about the counted walk. Can someone please tell me-- How the counted walk feels to the rider's seat? How I can SUBTLY ask the horse for a counted walk? Does the horse's barrel expand between the rider's thighs? Is...
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