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Riding Well Grounded

Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course     We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a …

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Mastering the Water Box

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How to Successfully Navigate a Troubling Obstacle   by Mark Bolender I once overheard a spectator sitting next to the water box obstacle at a Bolender Mountain Trail Challenge mutter, “The evil water box wins again!” The horse was doing great, but then refused to step into the water box. …

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Learning the Trade

What to Expect Out of an Apprenticeship Experience by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   There are many ways you can learn about horses and training, but if your goal is to be a professional in the horse industry, you must gain experience in that world. I get loads of …

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Loose Horse!

Four Logical, and Safe, Ways to Handle the Drama of a Wayward Horse by Raye Lochert   Recently I was on a training ride with a client’s horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles. While walking up …

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Bits and Bridles

How Your Horse’s Headgear Influences Movement and Behavior by Dennis Reis and Corinne Burt     Walk into any tack shop or open any tack catalog and you’re likely to be overwhelmed with the arsenal of available bits and bridles. Most specialty bits that are marketed to solve behavior issues …

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The “Worst-Case Scenario”

To Win on the Trail, Prepare for the Worst by Raye Lochert   There is a popular board game called “The Worst-Case Scenario.” The object of the game is to successfully navigate unexpected and dangerous scenarios. In one version, the winning player will not only finish with the most gold …

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