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Confidence
Apr 16, 2020
Manage Your Emotions
Use an expert’s formula to create the emotional state that will make you a more confident, effective rider.
By
Jane Pike
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Feb 4, 2020
Control His Feet to Be a More Confident, Effective Rider
Learn how to connect your horse’s hind feet to your hands to become a more confident, effective rider.
By
Cal Middleton
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Nov 4, 2019
Precisely Confident
Master precise transitions and you’ll become a more confident, effective rider.
By
Michelle Chapman
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Sep 5, 2019
#ADayWithAmberley: Riding After the Accident
We are back with Sami Bayless and Amberley Snyder! Amberley explains how she started riding after her accident.
By
H And R Editors
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Aug 26, 2019
Do You Have the 7 Qualities of a Horse Owner?
Owning horses is more than hopping on for a stroll around the pasture or acquiring a wall full of blue ribbons. In fact, being a horse owner requires certain qualities—check below to see if you’ve got ’em.
By
Michaela Jaycox
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Jul 23, 2019
10 Things All Riders Should Do
Make these actions and attitudes habitual and your proficiency as a rider will soar.
By
Michaela Jaycox
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Apr 19, 2019
Cones for Confident Riding
This simple, repetitive exercise improves your horse’s guidability and makes you a more confident, effective rider.
By
Nancy Cahill, With J. Forsberg Meyer
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Apr 1, 2019
Trail-Riding Confidence
Learn eight ways to be more confident on your trail ride.
By
Ken McNabb, With Alexis Bennett
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Nov 26, 2018
Mind Over Mechanics
Don’t agonize over the details of cueing. Instead, use your mind to develop three core qualities of a confident, effective rider.
By
Devin Warren
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Oct 20, 2018
Ritual Will Cure Your Horse-Show Jitters
A pre-show ritual can do more than just cure your horse-show jitters; this one enables you to be focused, energized, and eager to perform.
By
Barbra Schulte
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Sep 19, 2018
Ride With Soft Hands
Soft, feeling hands are a key component of good horsemanship. Learn exercises that will improve your hands and help you become a better rider.
By
Robin Gollehon, With J. Forsberg Meyer
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Jun 24, 2018
Lope With Impulsion
Learn to ride with impulsion and confidence as you encourage your horse to drive from behind at the lope.
By
Rob Bick, With J. Forsberg Meyer
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Apr 27, 2018
Confident Rider: Let Him Lope!
This ‘passenger exercise’ trains your horse to maintain a relaxed lope as you learn how to trust him and ‘let go’ and be a confident rider.
By
Madison Shambaugh
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Feb 14, 2018
Get Moving
This exercise challenges and promotes your in-saddle balance so you can begin to develop a truly independent seat.
By
Trisha Shields, With J. Forsberg Meyer
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Dec 27, 2017
Change It Up!
This creative exercise is easy, fun, and guaranteed to get you focused on your riding—instead of your nerves.
By
Cody Crow
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