In the past, we have discussed important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse to reco…
Aids Communication Key to Success: Include a Warmup With Lynn Palm
Most people who do any type of exercising know the importance of a warm-up. When riding, including a warm-up helps the h…
How to Put Your Horse in Balance through Proper Bending
In our last Palm Partnership Training Tips, “Basics of Balance”, I described tools to help establish correct balance of …
Basics of Balance
It is essential that a horse be balanced to maximize his athleticism and do what you ask of him. In this article, we’ll …
Western Dressage: More About the Sport
I find it exciting that dressage has become so widely accepted by all disciplines and breeds. At the 2010 World Equestri…
Western Dressage: Finding a Suitable Horse
I am so excited to do this series on western dressage. I am positive this new discipline following classical dressage wi…
Western Dressage: What’s It All About?
For me, western dressage is a dream come true. I was so fortunate to learn dressage training as a young rider. I rode wi…
Why is Western Dressage Such a Popular New Discipline?
This article really begins with a story. In 1997, I tried to upgrade my business of training and competing with h…