Relaxed & Forward Blog

Halt, Rein-back, Cha-cha-cha.

This is how it feels: It's a trot that's resistance free. He glides with relaxed strides. At first you think...
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Judging Dressage

Dressage isn't perfect, but what part is baby and what part is bath water? Watching the Dressage competition at the...
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How to Ride Creatively.

Riding a horse is the simplest thing in the world. Just point 'em and kick. What's so hard about that?...
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Defending Horses with Words and Money

Fair warning: I'm going to ask you to do a favor for horses. It will involve some of your time...
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Admitting You’re Wrong.

Do you remember the first time you wanted to be right? It might predate memory or even language. Being good...
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Women as Predators.

Do you identify as a predator? I was at a horse show a few years back, helping a client. It...
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Do You Inspire Your Horse?

Do you inspire your horse? Does he volunteer more than you ask? Are you proud of who you are in...
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Is That Horse Hot or Fearful? The Importance of Relaxation

It's a question I've asked groups lately, "How can you tell the difference between a hot horse and a fearful...
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What's the True Value of Riding?

There's a meme that travels around Facebook that states, "Most people don't need a $35,000 horse. They need a $1,000...
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Energy Without Emotion.

Some of us originally learned to ride by watching Westerns. Cowboys held both reins in one hand and jerked the...
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