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How to turn your toxic stable gossip into a positive learning experience

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Laura be a good barn person, horse riding, horse riding confidence, Horse show judge tips, horse stable gossip, how not to gossip, how not to gossip at the stable, how to avoid gossip at the stable, how to be professional at the barn, how to stay out of trouble at the stable, how to stop people who gossip, Laura Kelland-May, Your base of support when horse riding

I recently had a lovely lunch with some friends I had been long overdue in seeing. It started out wonderfully

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Do horses give you purpose?

August 7, 2020August 4, 2020 Laura riding with purpose

It seems like I’ve always had a horse. Through university I managed it. My first job. Was mucking stalls. Then

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Confidence – A Must Have for Your Riding Success

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 Laura equestrian skill builders, horse riding, horse riding confidence, horse riding mind set, horse riding ottawa, HOrse Training Ontario, how to regain your confidence with your horse, Laura Kelland-May, riding confidence, what happens if you lose your confidence

Rider Confidence – Do you have it or do you lack it? I think it’s kind of like being pregnant.

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Not the “How to” of Horse Training

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 Laura equestrian skill builders, horse riding, horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, how to reach your goals, what does a horse trainer do

This is not about the how to of horse training. It’s not an in depth analysis of what to do

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Talent

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 Laura

“It has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with effort.” ~Ray Lewis It has nothing to do

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Horse Show Warm Up – Top Correction for Your Horse Show Warm Up And How To Fix It

June 22, 2020June 12, 2020 Laura Equitation, horse show warm up, horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, Horse Training Ottawa, Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter jumper, Laura Kelland-May, show ring hunter

The horse show warm up area is a place where competitors can make or break the competition. Do you use your warm up time effectively? Use this simple 3 step technique to improve your horse immediately.

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7 Tips on Equine Conditioning with Biomechanics Expert Dr. Hilary Clayton

June 14, 2020June 15, 2020 Laura horse conditioning tips, horse show tips, how to condition your horse, hunter equitation

Reprinted with kind permission from Equine Guelph There are many important questions pertaining to equine conditioning and fitness as we

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Horse Training – 5 Factors of Jumping

June 7, 2020June 12, 2020 Laura horse, horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, Horse Training Ottawa, hunter judge, Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter Judge USA, Hunter jumper, Laura Kelland-May, major hunter errors, scoring hunters, Thistle Ridge Skill Builders, Thistle Ridge Stables, training horses, what the judge is looking for

This time of year when everyone is in full swing with their riding and showing sometimes we get bogged down

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What the Judge Is Looking For – Disobediences

April 24, 2020September 7, 2020 Laura horse show etiquette, HOrse Training Ontario, Horse Training Ottawa, hunter judge, Laura Kelland-May, what do I do if I have a refusal in the ring, what is a horse show refusal, what the judge is looking for

Before the judge even starts to judge the horse’s form over the fence the horse has to jump 8 fences

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Horse Training Basic Riding School Movements to Include in Your Daily Horse Training

November 24, 2019June 12, 2020 Laura horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, Horse Training Ottawa, hunter judge, Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter Judge USA, Hunter jumper, improve your horse over fences, improve your horse's bascule, Laura Kelland-May, Thistle Ridge Stables, training horses, Training tips for hunters, what the judge is looking for

Back to basic horse training and riding school movements for the winter schooling months. Basic horse training riding school movements such as circles, turns and changes of rein. Find these 3 tips for horse training success.

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