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ARTHRITIS

If your horse is jumping well or nailing his sliding stops, continuing to drill him may lead to arthritis, not to mention mental burnout. The horseman’s adage that “there are only so many jumps in a horse” isn’t superstition, it’s a physiological reality. If you find yourself needing more practice than your horse does, look into taking lessons with a

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