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Black Beauty – 03 My Breaking In

Black Beauty – 03 My Breaking In

Black Beauty - 03 My Breaking In   I was now beginning to grow handsome; my coat had grown fine and soft and was bright black. I had one white foot and a pretty white star on my forehead. I was thought very handsome; my master would not sell me till I was four...

Black Beauty – 02 The Hunt

Black Beauty – 02 The Hunt

Black Beauty- 02 The Hunt Before I was two years old a circumstance happened which I have never forgotten. It was early in the spring; there had been a little frost in the night, and a light mist still hung over the woods and meadows. I and the other colts were...

Black Beauty – 01 My Early Home

Black Beauty – 01 My Early Home

 Black Beauty - 01 My Early Home The first place that I can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. Some shady trees leaned over it, and rushes and water-lilies grew at the deep end. Over the hedge on one side, we looked into a...

Two Stars and a Wish

Two Stars and a Wish

  Two Stars and a Wish   Recently I shared the 'Two Stars and a Wish' feedback strategy at an Equestrian Coach Workshop. For anyone (especially coaches) who has listened to one of Brendan Bergin's podcasts on Horse Chats, they will know immediately about...

The Secret to Training Horses

    We think of dressage training as training special skills, to understand the horse's body language and to develop feel.But without this extra piece that Christoph explains in the short video on YouTube then nothing will work!  Listen to Christoph Hess explaining...

Cheap Horse Riding Boots | International Horse College

https://youtu.be/flpR0MYNtCM   Cheap Horse Riding Boots When you are teaching, do you insist that your beginner riders either wear riding boots or do you have clogs, toe-stoppers, or similar?Probably I should ask a better question. Have you ever seen...

What is the Best Way to Teach Beginners How to Be Safe Around Horses | International Horse College

https://youtu.be/8qc-ikvh6fg  What is the Best Way to Teach Beginners How to Be Safe Around Horses Now we're going to talk about the best way to teach beginners how to be safe around horses. So as an experienced horse person, I'm sure you understand that a...

Pony Club Life Lesson 6: Sometimes Riders Need to Be Assertive

https://youtu.be/l0ED7p5d_m0 Pony Club Life Lesson 6: Sometimes Riders Need to Be Assertive Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony ClubLike many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club, so did I!And just...

Pony Club Life Lesson 5: Keep Learning Wherever You Can

https://youtu.be/4AIiSjs17Gs Pony Club Life Lesson 5: Keep Learning Wherever You Can Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony ClubLike many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club, so did I!And just as many...

Pony Club Life Lesson 4: Sometimes it is Good to Attract Attention

https://youtu.be/sLWGb4bza74 Pony Club Life Lesson 4: Sometimes it is Good to Attract Attention Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony ClubLike many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club, so did I!And...

Pony Club Life Lesson 1: Look After Others First

https://youtu.be/FMI1ZQDcljE Pony Club Life Lesson 1: Look After Others First Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony Club.Just as many, many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club so did I!And just as many...

Pony Club Life Lesson 7: Volunteer and Learn

https://youtu.be/sLjDCzUdH_M Pony Club Life Lesson 7: Volunteer and Learn Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony ClubLike many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club, so did I!And just as many...

Pony Club Life Lesson 3: Encourage Others to Build Their Confidence

https://youtu.be/8cIy0p5sAZs Pony Club Life Lesson 3: Encourage Others to Build Their Confidence Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony Club.Like many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club, so did I!And...

Pony Club Life Lesson 2: Be Persistent and You Could Be A Winner!

https://youtu.be/dNq_rPP9M0s Pony Club Life Lesson 2: Be Persistent and You Could Be A Winner! Recently I met with some old friends and our conversation led us to Pony Club.Like many professional horse people started competing in Pony Club, so did I!And...

Horse Riding Helmets – Yes Or No

https://youtu.be/Jj7o_98XtSc Horse Riding Helmets - Yes Or No   As an instructor, do you insist that all beginner riders have approved helmets when they ride? We have all heard riders complain that helmets are too hot, too uncomfortable, and don’t give the...

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