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Exercises To Collect Your Horse 3

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 01 Nov, 2010

Most horses should have a good walk and canter when chosen as a riding horse. A trot can be improved, whereas the canter and walk are hard...

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The German Training Scale 2

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 01 Sep, 2010

*Cavalettis and Pole Work* The training scale is made up of six blocks, which interact with each other. Each word describes a stage in your horse's training and...

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Stretching for Good Riding Posture

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 16 Aug, 2010

by Valee Moore Here is a fantastic stretch that releases the superficial and deep spinal muscles and straightens the spine that will help your riding posture. ...

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The German Training Scale 1

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 16 Aug, 2010

The training scale is made up of six blocks, which interact with each other. Each word describes a stage in your horse's training and each step can't...

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Face Your Fears and Become A Better Rider

Face Your Fears and Become A Better Rider

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 17 May, 2010

I've been going to lessons with my dressage trainer for a while and have been joined by another rider who started off being absolutely terrified of her horse - a stunning young black...

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Horse Bolting:  Why It Happens And How To Stop It Before It Starts

Horse Bolting: Why It Happens And How To Stop It Before It Starts

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 13 May, 2010

  Bolting has become a much used term in the equine industry.  True bolting refers to the horse running in a completely blind panic.  In most cases, true bolting does not occur and the...

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Ride From Hell

Ride From Hell

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 20 Apr, 2010

I've got to tell you about a scary experience I had the other day.  I decided to go out and hit the trail with my big boy Absoluut - I just wanted to get out...

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Training In Harmony

Training In Harmony

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 15 Mar, 2010

  Training in Harmony *Training in harmony or training with pain; riders of all disciplines make this decision, conscious or not, every time they get on their horse.* Too often the rider's desire for success...

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Equine Positive Learning

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

Equine Positive Learning (EPL) provides a range of products and services catering to most equestrian needs. These include: All facets of riding training in the disciplines mentioned...

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Coaches Comment Part 5 of 5. Training to be an Equestrian Coach in New Zealand – What are the Options?

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

“Coaches Comment” with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator . National Assessor for Equine ITO. Jeanette holds the Advanced Diploma in...

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Coaches Comment Coaches Comment Part 4 of 5 Evaluating your Coaching (Part 2)

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

“Coaches Comment' with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator'. National Assessor for NZ Equine ITO. Jeanette holds the Advanced Diploma...

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Coaches Comment Part 4 of 5 Evaluating your Coaching (Part 1)

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

Coaches Comment' with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator'. National Assessor for NZ Equine ITO. Jeanette holds the Advanced Diploma...

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Coaches Comment Part 3 of 5

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

Coach's Comment' with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator. National Assessor for NZ Equine ITO. Jeanette holds the Advanced Diploma...

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Coaches Comment Part 2 of 5. Are you getting the best out of your coaching sessions? (Part 2)

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

“Coach's Comment” with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator'. National Assessor for NZ Equine ITO. Jeanette holds the Advanced Diploma in...

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Coaches Comment Part 2 of 5. Are you getting the best out of your coaching sessions? (Part 1)

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

“Coach's Comment” with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator'. National Assessor for NZ Equine ITO. Jeanette holds the Advanced Diploma in...

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Coaches Comment Part 1 of 5 Equestrian instructor, coach, or mentor what's the difference and does it matter?

Posted by Jeanette Garrett, 16 Feb, 2010

Coach's Comment with Jeanette Garrett B.H.S.I. ESNZ Registered Performance Coach and Coach Educator' . National Assessor for Equine ITO When you have a lesson (or training session)...

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How to Train a Horse with Separation Anxiety

How to Train a Horse with Separation Anxiety

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 16 Feb, 2010

  Horses are herd animals and have survived for 65 million year banding together and either fighting off enemies to the herd or running together from them.  Now that horses are domesticated this life...

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What is the Equitation Judge is looking For?

What is the Equitation Judge is looking For?

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 16 Feb, 2010

  Equitation is all about your riding.  You need to allow your horse to go comfortably and jump beautifully as he can, regardless of your horse's conformation or the height of the jumps.   The definition...

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Build Your Mental Muscles

Build Your Mental Muscles

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 20 Oct, 2009

  'Those who believe they can and those who believe they cant are both right' - Anonymous Having mental focus takes time and practice.  Are you as strong mentally as you are physically?  Here...

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Thathorse.com

Posted by Thathorse Admin, 04 Jul, 2009

Thathorse.com is a website designed to provide the ultimate online equine shopping experience. Horse lovers can shop from a huge range of products, services, properties...

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