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Developing the Working Equitation Horse
Watching advanced horses maneuver through an Ease of Handling course looks effortless, light and easy. But what we don't see is the work...

Lise LeBlanc
3 days ago4 min read
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Working Equitation ~ Reversing or 'Rein Back' Obstacles
Reversing Obstacles can help improve your scores! Here's why!

Lise LeBlanc
May 236 min read
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Working Equitation ~ Transitions
Transitions in working equitation influence your overall score. Here's why!

Lise LeBlanc
May 175 min read
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Roots: Working Equitation ~ Halt Obstacles
The sport of Working Equitation is gaining is popularity all around the globe. The obstacles are fun and challenging. In Ease of Handling...

Lise LeBlanc
May 16 min read
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Ongoing Learning
To ride a horse with lightness is not easy. It is a constantly moving target. It's imperative to be ready to embrace the whole horse,...

Lise LeBlanc
Apr 134 min read
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Roots: Working Equitation Obstacles The Gate
The sport of Working Equitation is gaining is popularity all around the globe. Challenging, yet fun obstacles characterize the 2nd and...

Lise LeBlanc
Apr 83 min read
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Roots: Working Equitation Obstacles
Learn how the judging of working equitation relates to the field work of the garrochista: Pen obstacle.

Lise LeBlanc
Mar 14 min read
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Only if it's Not Forced
I've been working on getting the feel from one horse to another and each horse has slightly different calibrations of energy and...

Lise LeBlanc
Feb 241 min read
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Going with the Flow
A highlight from this week in training while riding multiple horses with Master Nuno is learning to listen to what the horse is...

Lise LeBlanc
Feb 232 min read
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What Questions Do you Have?
I find as I travel teaching and training that there are common issues that I see in the connection between horses and riders. Today in...

Lise LeBlanc
Feb 181 min read
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Dressage Basics: Beginning With the End in Mind.
Basics are the keys to success. Without basics you cannot progress.

Lise LeBlanc
Jan 264 min read
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Flexion, Engagement, Strength, Suppleness
This post explains the importance of engagement for proper flexion to occur

Lise LeBlanc
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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MOST IMPORTANT TRAINING TIPS
I thought I would post a quick, easy to read dropdown of the training tips that I find most helpful, most important and that always...

Lise LeBlanc
Sep 15, 20241 min read
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Showing up with Gratitude:
How do we show up with Gratitude?

Lise LeBlanc
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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Moving Mediation: A new look at riding Geometry
Explore how important energy is to finding harmony with your horse, in training

Lise LeBlanc
Jul 4, 20245 min read
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Why are we doing this? Connection.
As working Equitation Judge, trainer and clinician, I am involved in the sport development and teaching information about working...

Lise LeBlanc
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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Let the Exercises do the Work
There is a tendency that I have noticed with some Dressage riders today to be resigned to be stuck in low levels for a very long time,...

Lise LeBlanc
Mar 30, 20235 min read
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Balance Without Interference
My ongoing learning in Classical Equestrian Arts often forces me to go back to the beginning. It's completely worth the journey. My...

Lise LeBlanc
Apr 30, 20222 min read
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The Volte
The volte is the birthplace of everything in Classical Training. As such, it is very important to execute this critical exercise...

Lise LeBlanc
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Making the Most of Mistakes: Growth Mindset in Riding
A good mistake is the best opportunity for learning. I have used this growth-mindset strategy as an educator for over twenty-five years...

Lise LeBlanc
Nov 12, 20214 min read
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