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Separating the Aids
Separating the Aids - An effective Balancing Tool Hands without legs, legs without hands (Restraining and Driving Aids) Using hand and...
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Neuland Lafayette (Faye)
Arrival & Background Neuland Lafayette, fondly known as Faye, was bred by Michele Neuland, of Neuland Stud in Stellenbosch, Western Cape...
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Odin
Arrival & Background Odin's first visit to Xenophon Equus Centre, was for a clinic he attended with his owner, Louwmarie Swanepoel. It...
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A Ruined Mouth
Have you ever seen a horse with a ruined mouth? It’s easy to spot. The WORRIED MOUTH is when the horse will GAP his mouth whenever the...
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The student must make an effort to look friendly at all times
“The student must make an effort to look friendly at all times, to caress his horse often, and not to correct impatiently. Even if not...
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Dysfunction Junction
When things go wrong, and horses misbehave, riders search for the reason and the remedy outside themselves. The truth is that in most...
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Thoughts on Training
Be Clear Use clear aids/cues. This minimizes the confusion your horse might experience while trying to figure out exactly what you want...
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Sartor Amadeus
Snapshots of Work with The Majestic Knabstrupper Stud of South Africa's Mainbook KNN Knabstrupper stallion, Sartor Amadeus. (4 year old...
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Before & After - Pony
Pics at arrival, during training and 6 months later at a show. #Projects #Training