Grooming by Liz Goldsmith

How to make Quarter Marks

Quarter marks are the patterns that are back combed into your horse’s hair, generally placed over the hind quarters. They are an elegant addition to your show preparations. Traditional patterns are checkerboards, diamonds and sharks teeth but there are stencils available that allow a host of different shapes. Instructions Start with a clean horse. Spray […]

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Training by Liz Goldsmith

How to Space Cavalletti

Cavalletti exercises are excellent for helping your horse develop rhythm, build his topline, gain confidence over obstacles and become a better athlete. Proper placement of the cavalletti, or even of ground poles, is critical. If the poles are too close together you will cause the horse to shorten his gait; too far apart and it […]

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