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Stirrup Control for Greater Stability
This photo shows Larissa Williams on her Premium Oldenburg mare Sans Souci. Larissa purchased Sans Souci as a schoolmaster. She was trained up to Prix St. Georges and is now training Larissa through the levels. After two years, they are competing at
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Practical Horseman’s Tack Room
1. The BootJacket from EquiParent is a silicone boot cover that is designed specifically for tall boots and paddock boots. The cover features a large zipper in the front for easy on and off, plus a slit on the heel to be put on over spurs. Meant to p
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Feeling and Responding
When I read “50 Tips to Be a Better Horseperson: Training Edition” (page 25), the very first tip from legendary rider Rodney Jenkins stood out for me. Rodney explains that when going around a corner on course, horses’ strides shorten and riders usual

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