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<description><![CDATA[Anne Gage is a Gold Level trainer certified in the Chris Irwin method of Horsemanship.  As a professional riding coach & horse trainer,  Anne teaches adult riders to confidently work with their horses, improve their riding skills and bring the joy back into their riding experience. Her training and coaching methods are based on building mutual trust & respect between horse and human. Anne coaches and trains clients out of High Point Farm in Mono, near Orangeville, Ontario, Canada and also travels to other locations giving one & two day clinics. For more information, visit her website.]]></description>
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<title>Horse Riding - Is It Wrong to Dismount When Your Horse Acts Up?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A challenge for many riders who are dealing with confidence issues is that you have been told that if you dismount when your horse "acts up", you have let the horse win and taught him how to get you off his back. This article explains why it is ok to dismount if you feel unsafe or fearful.]]></description>
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<title>Horse Riding - 3 Things You Can Do to Regain Your Confidence With Horses</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:04:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's not uncommon for even experienced horse riders to lose confidence or become fearful around horses. Read this article for 3 tips on how to manage your fear and regain your confidence so that you can enjoy horse riding again.]]></description>
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<title>Horse Training - 5 Reasons Your New Horse Is Behaving Badly and What You Can Do To Improve It Now</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:08:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your new horse seemed so perfect when you tried her. But, now that you've had her home for a few days, she's spooky, difficult to mount and anxious when ridden. You're wondering if you made a mistake buying her. This article explains 5 reasons for your horse's change in behaviour and offers tips for building a better relationship with your horse from the start.]]></description>
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<title>Adopting a Rescue Horse: How to Relieve Your New Horse's Stress and Build Trust and Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:25:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rescued horses and former racehorses often exhibit a lot of anxiety and lack of trust. Learn how you can help your new horse adjust to her new life while building trust and confidence in each other.]]></description>
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<title>Feed Your Horse Safely: How to Deal With A Horse's Aggressive Behaviour at Feeding Time</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:36:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your horse is aggressive at feeding time, your safety is at risk. Change the dynamic working with herd dynamics, equine body language and horse psychology.]]></description>
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<title>How to Safely Handle Your Horse's Feet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:14:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Difficulty handling horses' feet is, unfortunately, a common experience for many horse owners. Read this article for tips on how to gain enough trust from your horse that she will willingly give you her feet without stress or resistance.]]></description>
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<title>Horse Training - 8 Tips For Training Your Horse to Stand Quietly When Tied</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your horse a cross tie dancer? Do you have to hire a groom or hold on to him yourself between classes at horse shows? This article gives you practical horse training tips that can change your horse from frenzied to relaxed when he is tied.]]></description>
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<title>3 Things You Must Understand to Improve Your Relationship With Your Horse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:59:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Developing a positive relationship with your horse requires empathy for what the horse needs. This article provides an introduction to how psychology affects behaviour.]]></description>
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<title>3 Tips For Catching the Horse That Doesn't Want to Be Caught</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:20:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are looking forward to enjoying a ride on your horse, but your horse has other ideas.  She refuses to be caught and even the bucket of treats isn't working.  With the right techniques you won't have to "catch" your horse again - she will come to you willingly.  This article provides 3 tips to get you started on the right track.]]></description>
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<title>Where Did Your Horse's &quot;Go&quot; Go? Or Getting Your Horse to Go Forward</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:47:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of working so hard to get your horse to go forward?  This article provides practical tips to improve your horse's willingness to go forward and help develop more impulsion in his movement.]]></description>
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<title>Lunging a Horse Successfully - Tips to Get Your Horse Going Forward, Relaxed &amp; Willingly on the Lung</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lunging can be a beneficial part of your horse's training program - but only if it is done correctly.  Read this article for tips on how to improve your lunging technique and the common problem of "my horse won't lunge".]]></description>
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<title>How to Stop a Horse From Biting</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether your horse gives you a "playful" nip or an out right bite, this is a unsafe behaviour that needs to be changed.  Read more to find out why horses bite and how to prevent it.]]></description>
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<title>How Effective Are Quick Fix Training Methods?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:35:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your horse has developed a "bad behaviour", how long should it take to correct?  What type of training is best?  This article gives 4 tips about how to create positive changes in your horse's behaviour while building trust and respect.]]></description>
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<title>The Riding Position Every Hunter Rider Needs to Master</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:08:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good hunter round looks effortless - as if the rider is doing nothing to help the horse.  Learn the riding position that every hunter rider needs to master to create this illusion.]]></description>
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<title>Does Your Horse Love You?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:11:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You love your horse and provide him with the best of everything that you possible can. But, does your horse really care about you? Read this article to find out what is really important to your horse.]]></description>
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<title>Creating a Winning Relationship With Your Horse</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:24:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether your horse is a high level show competitor, a mobile lawn ornament or somewhere in between, it is important to have him under control at all times.  Even if your horse falls into the mobile "lawn ornament" category, there will be times when he has to be handled to ensure that his basic hoof and veterinary care needs are met.]]></description>
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<title>10 Steps to Regaining Your Confidence in the Saddle</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:45:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is something in the horse world that is quite common, but not often spoken about.  Fear or loss of confidence can affect any horse person and is more prevalent than you realized.  If fear is affecting your enjoyment of riding, these 10 steps will start you on the journey back to being a confident rider.]]></description>
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<title>How a Change in Perspective Can Positively Affect Your Riding</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:02:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your horse not responding the way you expect when being ridden?  Is he lazy, stubborn difficult or "out to get you"?  Maybe what is needed is a change in perspective.]]></description>
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<title>Developing Balance and Willingness Through Bend</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:20:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As riders, our desire is to have a calm, well balanced, respectful and willing partnership with our horse.  Our horse wants and needs the same things.   And yet, so often, we create stress and imbalance in our horses in the way we ride them.  Learn how creating true bend can improve your riding and your horse's way of going.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Be Riding Your Horse With a Bitless Bridle?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:30:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You want to be kind to your horse. Will a bitless bridle improve your riding or solve your horse's training issues?]]></description>
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<title>3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship With Your Horse</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your horse pushy, stressed out or tuning you out?  Learn how you can build a relationship built on trust and respect.]]></description>
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<title>Before Buying Your First Horse - 3 Truths to Consider First</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:14:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You want to buy your first horse.  But are you going to buy the right horse?  Consider these 3 truths before beginning the search for your dream horse so that it doesn't become a night mare.]]></description>
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<title>The Secret to Stopping a Horse From Backing Up, Bucking Or Rearing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:37:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been in a situation when riding your horse where his misbehaviour had you feeling vulnerable and out of control?  Most riders will experience this situation more than once in their riding careers.  How do you regain control without having the horse buck, rear or run backwards?  There is a simple solution ...]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Your Horse at Home - Fantasy Or Folly?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:42:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have finally bought your dream home in the country.  Part of the dream is to keep your own horse in your "backyard".  Taking care of a horse is a 24/7 responsibility - are you prepared?  If you are thinking about keeping your horse at home or if you have already have made the move, here are 8 tips to consider.]]></description>
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