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Jane Savoie: Canter leads
How do I Get My Horse To Pick Up the Correct Canter Lead Every Time? Jane Savoie and 'Moshi' Do you struggle getting your horse to pick up one of his canter leads? If so, here are some tips an… more →
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Jane Savoie: Canter leads
April wrote 1 day ago: How do I Get My Horse To Pick Up the Correct Canter Lead Every Time? Jane Savoie and 'Moshi' … more →
What does a typical day of training look like?
April wrote 3 days ago: Question: Can you give me an outline of one of your typical rides? I just want some kind of idea of … more →
My horse refuses to move forward.
April wrote 3 days ago: Always teach your horse to move forward obediently Question: My mare whom I’ve had about 3 yrs, she … more →
Can You Tell the Difference Between When Your Horse Runs and When He Lengthens?
April wrote 4 days ago: Jane Savoie and Moshi Answer by Jane Savoie: People often ask me to explain the difference between … more →
My horse has an odd angle to her back legs.
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Good straight legs Question: I have a 4-year-old, 17HH Dutch Warmblood mare that’s got an odd angle … more →
Building stalls and getting an unbroke horse to move foward
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Question: I had a question about building stalls, I don’t have a huge barn but its a pretty go … more →
A 'cinchy' mare gets a tune up on manners while saddling.
April wrote 2 weeks ago: Question: I have a problem when I tack up my horse, Thea. Bridling she is fine, placing the saddle o … more →
My Thoroughbred cross is suddenly behaving badly!
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: I bought a 4yr old tbx gelding 3 months ago and am concerned by his behavior. He was initi … more →
Am I on the right track training a dangerous, rearing horse?
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: Hi there like you I have a reputation for riding and re-training horses that are deemed da … more →
How can a green rider progress on a green horse with very little help?
April wrote 1 month ago: Question: I have a Quarab mare and one main bad habit she has, is that she is herd bound. The people … more →
When do you transition from the snaffle to a shank bit?
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April wrote 1 month ago: Question: I’m a little confused about the timing for changing bits. I have been using an O ring snaf … more →
What are the differences between rein aids in Western and English riding?
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April wrote 1 month ago: Western draped rein Question: What are the differences between rein aids in Western and English? I h … more →
Using Natural Horsemanship in Hunter/Jumper training
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: Can you integrate Natural Horsemanship into jumper training? I read your dressage article … more →
How can I keep my horse from breaking into the canter from the trot all the time?
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: My horse breaks into the canter from the trot all the time. Why would she do this and how … more →
What is the difference between Hunter-Under-Saddle and Hunter Pleasure classes?
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: What’s the difference between Hunter Under Saddle class and a Hunter Pleasure class? I hav … more →
How do you use a crop on a disobedient horse?
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: My coach wants me to smack my horse when he misbehaves. He is starting to get bucky and wa … more →
How much is too much in regards to horse training?
April wrote 2 months ago: Cowboy and April - The first groundwork day. Question: How much is too much in regards to training? … more →
The 3 Secrets To Horse Training
April wrote 2 months ago: Question: I board my horse and I see her and ride one to three days a week. My horse was professiona … more →
How can I slow down the trot on my Arabian mare?
April wrote 4 months ago: Question: I have an Arabian mare that will trot so fast! I tried your circling routine, but she is n … more →
