| DOES SIZE MATTER |
| When it comes to a suitable horse for Donald Trump there is no contest... [ read more ] |
| TIGER WOODS FOR A DAY |
The importance of mental preparation for sports is universally recognised and the need is... [ read more ]
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| A SPECIAL HORSEMAN…AND A LIFE LONG LESSON |
I mentioned last week that I had an amazing story regarding acceptance... [ read more ]
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| A GOOD IDEA HAS TO GIVE WAY TO A BETTER IDEA |
One of my training cornerstones is the philosophy that a good idea has to give way to a... [ read more ]
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| WHEN GOING ‘WITH’ GETS YOU GOING |
If you wish to give a very special Christmas present to your horses, and improve... [ read more ]
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| LOVE IS THE ANSWER |
It is so easy at times to lose control slightly and ask too much of your horse...or possibly... [ read more ] |
| THE MOST DANGEROUS WORDS IN COACHING |
“You can spit in his right ear and use that as an aid for canter,” a former coach of mine... [ read more ]
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FOUR GREAT REASONS TO JUMP YOUR DRESSAGE HORSE |
| 'Dressage coaches should study jumping' was my suggestion in last week's blog, and a... [ read more ] |
| USE OF THE STICK AND A TRAGIC DEATH |
This blog is about a hugely important subject, the use of the short stick, often called a... [ read more ]
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| NAMING AND SHAMING |
What really famous horses can you name? There are few horses that... [ read more ]
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| A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP |
Clement Freud, the famous wit, chef, politician and horse racing journalist... [ read more ]
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| HELP NOT HINDER – Part 5 – Forwards! |
“We need to remember that every elite rider was once a beginner... [ read more ]
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| HELP NOT HINDER – Part 6 – Weight is great |
“Weight is great, might is right” said Sid Coran softly, as he gave a ... [ read more ]
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