Article 43
RWYM ARTICLE 43 ON THE ‘MUSCLE LANGUAGE’ DVDS OUR FIRST REVIEW ‘I am a dressage rider, and have tried to follow Mary Wanless’s methods for years. Recently I have had the opportunity to ride with her several times, and have also attended one of her teacher training courses. I am a huge believer in Mary’s…
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Article 42
RWYM ARTICLE 42 Here we have a pretty little Arab, working in quite a collected walk. From the fact that there is someone just barely in the picture, and from his demeanor – including the swish of his tail – I am wondering if his rider is building up to doing a more advanced movement,…
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Article 41
RWYM ARTICLE 41 This little horse looks like he is having a great time jumping, although I suspect that his rider is less enthusiastic than he is! She has a rather fragile precarious look, and I imagine that she may be one of those riders who has to steel herself to go across country (or…
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Article 40
RWYM ARTICLE 40 This photograph shows right rein trot, probably on a circle, and the rider is basically doing a good job. Her lovely cob (who looks a picture of health) might not have the quality to win an affiliated competition, but I suspect that she does very well at riding club level. The changes…
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Article 39
RWYM ARTICLE 39 This is an 11yr old Irish sport horse who has been owned by his present rider for 3.5 years. He is shown here in a ridden hunter class, but does a bit of everything including dressage, show jumping, hunter trials and Le Trec. This horse and rider are close to being very…
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Article 38
RWYM ARTICLE 38 This horse is a six year old Irish Draught Thoroughbred cross, shown here in a preliminary test. His rider has, apparently, been reading my books and attempting to put theory into practice. ‘I have found so many things slotting into place’, she says, ‘and can feel so much more in control now…
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