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| A Word About Neck/Head Positions | Q: Nearly every month, I see discussion about the value of this versus that head and neck position, classical versus modern, natural versus artificial, in Dressage, Western or Natural Horsemanship magazines. I also hear that certain flexions could be damaging to the horse. This is very confusing for the amateur trainer trying to resolve everyday problems with their horse, regardless of the discipline. Can you explain what the different positions do and what is their respective value and dangers? | ||
| Q & A - Conformation & Breed Differences | Q: How does conformation or breed differences effect head carriage? Quarter Horse reining horses carry themselves so differently from dressage horses and appear weak necked compared to an Andalusian or pony. | ||
| Q & A: Adaptive Training Thoughts | Q- They say Warmbloods are built more for extensions, with their longer backs, and Iberian horses are built for collection, with their shorter backs. Do you do anything different in your training, one compared to the other? | ||
| Notes On Flexion & Carriage | When the horse is under saddle with a bit in his mouth, the rider must fully understand when and how much the horse needs neck freedom (going up and downhill, jumping) and when the neck needs to be 'fixed'... | ||