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RIDING, TEACHING

Basic Balanced Position: The Foundation of Good Riding

By TheRidingInstructor 

Basic Balance Position is the rider's freedom and the horse's relief.Every discipline has its preferences. Every trainer has favorite exercises. But underneath all of it—English, Western, trail, sport, pleasure—there is one foundation:When BBP is understood, developed, and embedded, it supports

BUSINESS, Misc.

Are You Running a Horse Business or a Hobby?

BUSINESS, ISSUES

Why the Horse Industry is Struggling—And How We Can Fix It

TEACHING

Teach Riding Outside the Box: Creative Strategies for Instructors

LESSONS, TEACHING

4 Ways to Teach Horsemanship to Students of all Ages

Misc.

Indoor, Cold Weather, Activities for Horse Lovers

Games, LESSONS

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