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Jec A. Ballou

Jec A. Ballou is the author of 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses: Resolving Postural Problems, Improving Movement Patterns, and Preventing Injury.

Benefits of Riding Your Horse at the Walk

Work at the walk, practiced and touted by old classical dressage masters, is always better than letting a horse stand…

2 years ago


Walking Exercises for Bad Weather

Work at the walk, practiced and touted by old classical dressage masters, is always better than letting a horse stand…

3 years ago

Ground Pole Exercises for Horses

Simple ground pole exercises for horses can sometimes be the most effective because riders are likely to practice them more…

4 years ago

Try Western Dressage

If you’re the type of person who enjoys setting a goal and tackling each step to achieve it, chances are…

5 years ago

English Training: Walking Workouts

Working at the walk, practiced and touted by old classical dressage masters, is always better than letting a horse stand…

6 years ago

Secrets of Successful Horse Sharing

In a world where lives are increasingly hectic and budgets are stretched razor-thin, many equestrians are making an unexpected discovery:…

6 years ago

Groundwork Exercises for Horses

Successful groundwork relies on having numerous exercises and routines in your repertoire. Read on to learn more about groundwork exercises…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: A New Angle

Most riders have experienced the value of schooling their horses over cavalletti: loftier, more rhythmic gaits and improved coordination and…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Canter with a Neck Rope

A vast bundle of nerves lies at the base of the horse’s neck. When it’s stimulated in a way that…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Quick Halts Down a Hill

Read on to learn more about riding quick halts on a horse down a hill. When a horse travels heavily…

6 years ago