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Slow down the walk steps

Slow down the walk steps Slow the Tempo but keep the Rhythm of the Walk

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Ground Poles on the Rattlesnake Trail

Cowboy Dressage School of Horsemanship Slow down the Tempo but keep the Rhythm. The Rattlesnake Trail with 24 tree stumps and 24 ground poles is providing the horse’s 120 feet of hands free straight line travel forward, up and down the trail at the Walk, Jog and Lope, developing a strong mental and physical balance. …

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The Sound of the Footfalls

Just listen to the sound of your horse’s hoof beats, then you will know where his feet are! “Walkin’ After Midnight” is a song written by Alan Block and Donn Hecht and recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline.

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Lope over the Octagon

Lope over the Octagon If the horse is reluctant to stretch up and forward in the walk, jog or the lope, you can lunge him or ride him over the Octagon poles. placing poles on the ground can be helpful. Octagon Ground Poles work also helps to keep your schooling sessions varied, encourages concentration, and …

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Jog over the Octagon

Jog over the Octagon If the horse is reluctant to stretch up and forward in the walk, jog or the lope, you can lunge him or ride him over the Octagon poles. placing poles on the ground can be helpful. Octagon Ground Poles work also helps to keep your schooling sessions varied, encourages concentration, and …

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“All the Pretty Horses”

“All the Pretty Horses” “Let your horse be a horse and let him enjoy the great outdoors — it is where he was meant to live. I often take my training out on the trail. The horses enjoy it and so do I. A trail ride is a great place to start your training time …

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Intro to Eitan 88 Brand Blog

Intro to Eitan 88 Brand Blog A horse’s foundation starts when you put a halter on him and take him out of his stall.
 From there it  continues on in the round pen and then to a larger arena type schooling area. Unfortunately for most horses, that is where their training starts and ends. A …

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Is your horse dragging his feet?

Is your horse dragging his feet? Is your horse dragging his feet? from Eitan Beth-Halachmy on Vimeo.

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Over the Ground Poles

Over the Ground Poles “Ground poles are a common tool in many riders’ training arsenals. They can be helpful in introducing horses to “Cowboy Dressage Challenge Court”. Over the Ground Poles from Eitan Beth-Halachmy on Vimeo.

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Dances with Cows – Upton Wyoming

Dances with Cows – Upton Wyoming Compadre traveled to Wyoming for one reason I believe – and like all exquisite mysteries, which escape human design. He came to the Cowboy State for his final performance. He did not dance his last to instruments made by men, nor to the voice of men, nor in a …

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