Bettina Drummond doesn't come up in the normal conversation very often. Student of Nuno Oliviera –
I've been riding since I was 9, and in love with horses from the day I was born. Living in Washington with my horse and 5 dogs.
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Don’t get me wrong, I have been teaching my horses to perform various tricks since I can last remember… the key difference is whether that is ALL you do. Certainly not all trainers who specialize in trick horse training focus all of their attention on the tricks, and that is particularly what caught my eye in this video.
Reiner Klimke – Ahlerich
In particular I want to draw attention to RK’s legs… they are quiet, they are subtle. In the extended trot we get a beautiful view of these as the horse approaches almost directly towards the camera. Compare this to modern olympic riders and you will see a stark difference.
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Dear FEI, Please allow competitors the option of riding without a noseband on their bridle. Sincerely, Horse-Centric Riders. #DitchTheNoseband Dear Equestrians, Do you ride noseband-free already? Do you wish you could compete without the noseband…
The Hard-Mouthed Horse is a Myth
I swear it’s hard-coded in our genes to respond to any hints we may be pulling or leaning on the reins with the shrill reply, “I’m NOT pulling!” In 20 years of riding I’ve shrieked that response more than once. It’s okay to admit making mistakes, it’s what we do with those difficult lessons that defines us, and please please please… learn to stop pulling on your horse’s mouth sooner than later!