Monthly Archives: January 2012

Coming soon:

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Look! You can vote! I don’t promise to listen but if enough people ask to see something in particular, I will get it written far quicker…

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Engaging the hindquarters and lengthening the stride

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

The recent BD convention featured the training talents of the Academy Bartels. It was covered by an informative write-up in the most recent British Dressage magazine. There was some very refreshing talk of responsiveness and relaxation – a horse that … Continue reading →

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Be your own Biomechanist: What to look for in your photos

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

If you can afford regular lessons with a good instructor you’re laughing. If not eyes on the ground or at least a video can be a real help. Even if all you have is the odd photo you can still … Continue reading →

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Dressage and the Equine Back

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

The equine back is gaining popularity as research topic, but it has a long way to go. It’s difficult to research, diagnose and treat because it’s so inaccessible and so complex. The most popular current model of the back is … Continue reading →

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