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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: Snake Over Poles

A horse’s ability to cover ground with big, powerful trot strides comes from stability in his pelvis and hips. When…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Ditch Shoulder Tightness

The ditch in your pasture might seem an unlikely place to refine your horse’s gaits, but terrain drops are actually…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Turns on the Square

Both exercises in this month’s routine, the turn on forehand and the turn on haunches, improve muscular coordination, not to…

6 years ago

Giravolta: A Turn for the Better

Riders who eagerly practice lateral exercises, like the giravolta, usually have good intentions for the outcome, such as a looser…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Serpentine Three Ways

Learn how to include the serpentine horse exercise into your training. Blending arena figures together allows you to shape your…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Controlled Wandering

Start your ride with this exercise to work your horse’s key postural muscles including his core correctly. Set your horse…

6 years ago

Expert Exercise: Stretch and Climb Through

One of the greatest tests of balance in an equine athlete is to transition smoothly from a maneuver requiring flexion…

6 years ago