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Developing strength and stability

WHEN WE TRAIN horses, straightness is a very important aspect, but it’s also imperative that they develop suppleness and are able to bend through their ribcage and hocks.

I use this exercise with all of my horses. With the young ones I start with just poles on the floor and get them to trot and canter through. If they’re real babies they’ll just trot through, and with the advanced horses you can make it tougher by raising the

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