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Loss Of Rhythm

Courtesy, Lisa Pierson

Riding / Training How-To

Lisa Pierson explains how to ride better downward transitions.

By Lisa Pierson
Feb 5, 2019

Shelly Francis Small Steps to Piaffe 1

How to develop a strong foundation for a challenging upper-level movement.

By Shelly Francis with Beth Baumert • Photos by Rhett Savoie
May 24, 2019

Credit: Courtesy of Trafalgar Square Books The first goal during the early schooling phase is to reestablish the natural rhythm of the horse in each basic gait. Mandy Zimmer trains with German Olympian Klaus Balkenhol.

Eckart Meyners explains how to establish the young horse’s natural rhythm under the weight of the rider.

By Eckart Meyners
Mar 11, 2019