In hand work is the foundation of all responsible horse training. It shows the horse what the trainer is looking for without the added stress of carrying weight. The trainer can also see exactly how the horse is moving as he learns and correct small mistakes that she wouldn't have otherwise seen in seat. Advanced in hand work is also used throughout the horses' career.
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Long lining is the best preparation for in saddle work. It teaches control of the head and light aids made by the whip before the saddle is even introduced. It also prepares the horse for driving, making him more versatile from the start. Advanced long lining is also used to refine and collect the horse later in training.
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Classical dressage is the act of teaching a horse how to carry himself, his rider and be easily handled through any situation preventing a myriad of physical health problems. Classical dressage lays a foundation for success in many other riding styles and sports making it most universal.
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The discipline of Working Equitation (WE) was created to celebrate the partnership between horse and rider, with a focus on classical horsemanship and use of the horse for ranch work. The aim of the sport is to preserve and perpetuate each country’s type of equitation, as well as the various working equestrian traditions and the tack and attire which each nation brings to the sport.
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For the Betterment of the Horse
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We all have a responsibility toward creation. The domestic creatures we share our lives with are at the mercy of our care. Will we improve the quality of their lives as they improve the quality of ours? Or will we allow the breakdown of our leadership cause quality of life to lessen? This is up to all animal owners and caretakers. Classical training is the way we improve the quality of the horses' life. Teaching him how to carry his rider and himself aligns his back and strengthens his body to prevent pain and injury while improving his emotional connection to his rider and toward his work. This lengthens the life of the horse and raises the quality of his life.
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