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Always make sure your horse is outfitted with a properly fitting halter, a longe line or lead rope, and leg protection. I like using a longe line because its length gives more flexibility to move with your horse and still remain in contact. ]]> <![CDATA[Spain’s Med Coast Ride from Can Jou]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Building a Partnership with Your Horse Part 4]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In this article I will give you the basic ground-training commands that will make life with your horse easier and safer. Before you start this lesson, make sure that your horse is equipped for the lesson with a properly fitting halter with a longe line attached and leg protection. I prefer to use a longe line instead of a lead rope for ground training.]]> <![CDATA["Big 5" Horse Safari - South Africa]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Supple Posture, a Depth of Seat - Discovering Skeletal Balance, Core Efficiency & Supple Control]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Building a Partnership with Your Horse Part 3]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
I now want to add the final two 'Golden Rules' of Ground Training to 'Respect Your Position' and 'Make Straightness a Goal,' the two that you learned in the last article.

Golden Rules #3: Do Not Pull ]]> <![CDATA[African Horseback Safaris - Botswana's Okavango Delta]]> Sat, 7 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Building a Partnership with Your Horse - Part 2]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
No matter what your horse’s age, ground training will make him a more responsive, obedient partner. Ground training is a must for young horses; and with older horses, it adds variety to your schooling and provides another opportunity to spend time together. ]]> <![CDATA[Portugal’s Alentejo Coast Ride]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Radiation: Washington State University’s Option for Fighting Equine Cancer]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
During the past few years, Washington State University’s oncology team has successfully treated several horses with cancer using radiation therapy. Previously, this type of treatment was considered an unrealistic option for horses with cancer. ]]> <![CDATA[Building a Partnership with Your Horse]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 'Beginning Ground Training' by Lynn Palm

Over the many years as a horse trainer and a riding instructor, I have learned that often the problems that riders experience with their horses can be traced back to inadequate early training. ]]> <![CDATA[New on the Market]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The World of Horseracing]]> Wed, 3 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Change Your Perspective]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Cross Country - A Fun Thrilling Event]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[USEF Equine Drugs & Medications Program ]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Modernizing the System of Judging Hunters and Hunter Seat Equitation]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Visible Signs of Thrush]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The World of Horseracing]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dressage Warm Up]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Finding the Right Instructor]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Poisoning in Horses]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Training MYTHunderstandings: Horse Logic]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Developing Balance: Using Your Horse's Feedback]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Neiman Paints for 2010 Games]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
LEXINGTON, KY— The World Games 2010 Foundation today unveiled the Official Image of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, created by internationally renowned artist LeRoy Neiman. ]]>