William Micklem's Blog – February 2010 Archive (5)

Best of William Micklem - 10 - FEARS CAN BE CONQUERED

Why do we not talk more about fear, when fear is a common emotion in cross country riders? There is probably no sane person who is totally fearless and everyone has his or her limits. Even a Grand Prix racing car driver, who is brave enough to…

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Added by William Micklem on February 26, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

William Micklem says WE ARE PART OF SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL - Part 2

Last week I began to look at the special value of equestrian sports. Jessica Kuerton, in the…

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Added by William Micklem on February 19, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

ROLLKUR - Huff and Puff Training and Leadership by William Micklem

Is this type of training acceptable? Check out my Chronicle of the Horse article on Rollkur using the link below:

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Added by William Micklem on February 18, 2010 at 6:45pm — 3 Comments

William Micklem says WE ARE PART OF SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL - Part 1

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Added by William Micklem on February 12, 2010 at 4:00am — 4 Comments

Best of William Micklem - 9 - LOVE IS THE ANSWER

It is so easy at times to lose control slightly and ask too much of your horse...or possibly worst, to intentionally ask too much in a deliberate and continual way in the belief that 'stretching' the horse in this way will yield greater progress. Education is the key, but to develop the experience, feel, and sensitivity to judge with some accuracy how much a horse can be asked is not a short journey. However what a hugely rewarding destination… Continue

Added by William Micklem on February 5, 2010 at 4:00am — 11 Comments