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01
Dec

Some Helpful Books

If you’re like me you eat, breath, and sleep “all things” horses. With that in mind, here are a few books that you can tuck yourself into bed with to make sure you’re dreaming of that perfect seat that you’ll tackle upon awakening! The Elements of Dressage: A Guide to Training the Young Horse (K. [...]


26
Sep

Understanding Dressage Terminology: Section Two (I-Z)

Often called equine ballet, dressage can be just as intricate to understand as its human counterpart. The purpose of this article is to provide a quick glossary to some of the more frequently used and heard terms around the barn, training arena, and show ring.Impulsion: The releasing of a horse’s energy as it carries itself [...]


24
Sep

Understanding Dressage Terminology: Section One (A-H)

Often called equine ballet, dressage can be just as intricate to understand as its human counterpart. The purpose of this article is to provide a quick glossary to some of the more frequently used and heard terms around the barn, training arena, and show ring. Activity: Refers to energy and liveliness of the horse’s movement [...]

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