February 2025
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February25 Q and A
1. Mark answers a question about how to evaluate buying a line bred or inbred horse.
2. A member asks about what we look for when advancing a horse to a new skill.
3. A question about a 6 year old OTTB and helping her canter more calmly.
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Mounting Block Skills
Mark helps a rider and her horse clear up some misunderstandings at the mounting block. Filmed at our collaborative clinic with Jim Masterson, October 2024.
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Evaluating Symmetry in Movement
Filmed in California at our collaborative clinic with Jim Masterson, this video gives ideas for easy ways to look for symmetry or asymmetry in your horse’s movement.
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Softening the brace while backing up
Filmed during our collaborative clinic with Jim Masterson, Mark works with a young rider and her off the track Thoroughbred mare to soften the back up.
*please keep in mind that this rider willingly let us use this video of her session, in order that we may all learn. Negative or shaming comments aren’t welcome, but respectful questions are.
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Dr. Janet Varhus checks for ulcers
Our holistic veterinarian here in Colorado walks us through how she checks for ulcers, based on Dr. Kerry Ridgeways work. Www.drkerryridgway.com
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November24 Q and A Part One
Catherine asks about a hard mouthed horse.
Kimberly asks about a 10 year old off the track Thoroughbred who is reluctant to move forward.
Kerri asks about regulating a fast canter.
Ella asks for Mark’s thoughts about rebuilding trust with a horse that bucked a rider off.
Sara wants to know more about the cause of ingrained braces and how to resolve them.
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November24 Q and A Part Two
Virginia asks about a 16 year old gelding who spooks and bucks on the trail.
Amy has questions about sidepulls.