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ENGLISH CONTENT DIRECTOR Sandra Oliynyk CREATIVE DIRECTOR Philip Cooper MULTIMEDIA CONTENT EDITOR Stephanie J. Ruff MULTIMEDIA CONTENT ASSISTANT Julia Murphy CONTRIBUTERS Susanne von Dietze, Amy K. Dragoo, Nancy Jaffer, Mary Kay Kinnish, Lindsay Paul
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Second Chance Horseman
Tyler Murray stood bewildered in the pasture, muck bucket and manure fork in hand. Looking around him incredulously, he turned to the man next to him. “So you’re telling me I have to drag this heavy thing around and pick up poop?” The corrections off
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On The Web
On PracticalHorsemanMag.com and DressageToday.com Keep up with Practical Horseman & Dressage Today on social media Olympic eventer Doug Payne shares how to build the skills a horse needs to jump a mound. He then provides step-by-step instructions on
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Finding Inspiration
A favorite photo of mine in this issue appears below and on page 48. In it, 73-year-old Marilyn Payne is jumping into Kentucky Horse Park’s famed Head of the Lake water complex. This judge, trainer and competitor realized a long-held goal of riding i
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Two Releases and Two Legs to Adjust
1 Overall: This is a pleasing picture because of the horse-and-rider turnout and the horse’s style. I’d like to see the rider make a few adjustments to her leg, seat and release. Leg: The stirrup is placed right on the ball of her foot, but she doesn
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Lost in Translation
Learning to ride is like peeling an onion by hand. You can peel only one thin layer at a time, it will take you a long time to get to the central part… and there will be a lot of tears in between. But the sensation you get when you peel off one more
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Connecting The Seat In Canter
This picture shows Laura Oliver riding her 17-year-old horse Brontesaurus. “Bronte,” as she calls him, is a Percheron/Thoroughbred crossbreed, and he looks as if he got the best from both sides. They have been together for 14 years and are showing Th
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Tips For better Connection From Adrienne Lyle
Herber City, Utah, is a beautiful Western town with stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains. You might think it’s more about skiing than dressage, but last fall, Olympic team silver medalist Adrienne Lyle was on-hand at Jim and Donnette Hicks’ Sage C
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Sensible, Self-Reliant & STILL IN THE SADDLE
Out of bed at 5 a.m., Marilyn Payne heads straight to the barn, making sure everything is in order. Then she cleans seven stalls before starting to give lessons that can run as late as 8 p.m. For decades, that structured regimen has been the same whe
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9 Lessons From The “iron Lady” Of International Eventing
Standing in a field, Larissa didn’t give the impression of a future Olympic horse. Bred and owned by Franz and Elke Hollenbach, the chestnut Trakehner mare had a long, periscope-like neck, a back curved by scoliosis and a club foot that seemed to rep
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What To Know About KNEES
We’ve all seen those hunter/jumpers who really “snap” their knees over fences. And how about those dressage horses whose extravagant knee action prompts a collective gasp from spectators? Good or bad, function or fad, a sporthorse’s athleticism is de
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Stilts’ Story
At first glance, 12-year-old Runsonstilts (“Stilts”) might appear to be just a plain, brown off-the-track Thoroughbred. But to his owner, Margaret McKelvy of Mount Airy, Maryland, he’s the perfect amateur horse, as eager to venture out on the trail a
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Charlie Finds Her Angel
I never planned on owning a horse, but the little fiery red mare had a heart full of passion and curiosity. I was drawn to Charlie like a magnet. Every time I showed up for a lesson and was assigned a different horse to ride, I felt bitter disappoint
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Vaccinations Primer
Spring is the ideal time to vaccinate your horse against some serious common health threats. The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends four “core” vaccinations for almost all horses in the United States to bolster the immune system’
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#WeRideTogether
Carrie Kehring was inspired to start the #WeRideTogether campaign as a result of her family’s experience with sexual misconduct in equestrian sport. She wanted to create a place that promotes transparent and safe dialogue within the industry as well
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Daily Bridle Cleaning
One of the best stable management habits you can develop is cleaning your horse’s bridle after every ride. By removing dirt and sweat before they have a chance to accumulate and conditioning the leather exactly when it needs it, you can maximize the
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Practical Horseman's Tack Room
1. The new Performance Jumping Saddle by Passier has a semi-deep, extra-soft seat, large knee blocks and small calf blocks for a close ride. The saddle’s Freedom Panels ensure an excellent fit and provide the horse with maximum freedom of movement. p
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To Understand The Right Connection Of The Rider’s Hand To The Bit…
Imagine it to be like a brush to the paper of a Japanese calligrapher. The artist allows more or less pressure, but the brush never fully leaves the page during the stroke. Jane Karol is a U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold medalist. Sh

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