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The Idea of Order: Equine Intrusive Thoughts

September 11, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Be a Trainer, #Dressage Show, #Dressage Training, #horsetraining, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, intrusive thoughtsComments Off

Because I am sure they have to wonder about us…

Training in the Right Way: Where Language Fails Us in Training

August 26, 2024Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #HORSE TRAINING, #horsetraining, #Training in the right wayComments Off

Language is a funny thing, being simultaneously necessary and unavoidably imperfect…
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Training in the Right Way: The Process vs The End Goal

June 4, 2024Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #HORSE TRAINING, #horsetraining, #Training in the right way, #Training Scale, #USDF, #USEFComments Off

This week’s article discusses the significant difference between the end goal and the process of getting there. Although they obviously are inextricably linked, it’s important to understand that they often look very different.
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Training in the Right Way: What to Look for in a Dressage Horse, Part 1

April 8, 2024Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#CONFORMATION, #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #horsetraining, #Training in the right way, #Training Scale, #USDF, #USEFComments Off

This is the first of a three-part series that explores what to look for when selecting a dressage horse. Today’s article focuses on the three parts needed for a successful dressage horse: temperament, conformation, and movement. (more…)

Do Horses Go Through the Terrible Twos?

March 3, 2020DeAnn SloanNicole Cammuso#COLT STARTING, #horsetrainingComments Off

As Nicole moves forward with training her filly, Bugatti’s behavior leaves her wondering if everyone is suffering from the consequences of the terrible twos. (more…)

5 Keys to a Successful Partnership With Your Horse

January 10, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #horsetrainingComments Off

“So many of us push to have our horses ready for a certain show and lose sight of the training process. We push and rush our horses and end up with a horse that is blown up or mentally tapped out…The horse comes first, not the show.” (more…)

Thursday Video: Teaching the Fundamentals

January 2, 2020Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#goriding, #horsenation, #HorseNationNetwork, #horsetrainer, #horsetraining, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

It’s fascinating how much training can be done on the ground!