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Why Do Liberty Training with Horses?

If there was one thing I could do all day, it would be to play with a horse at Liberty. When all the ropes and all the tack is gone I feel I am getting to the purest form of communication. 

When some of my old, very job driven, cowboy friends hear the word Liberty, their first response is...

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How to Change Direction in Two Ways with Cam

When you are using circles (on-line) to warm up for exercise, or to develop smooth transitions and gaits, it is helpful to use changes of direction.  

When you change direction online from one circle to another, categorize two parts;  the Bring Back and the Send Away. The...

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JONATHAN FIELD

Master Horseman, Clinician, Presenter & Author

Jonathan Field has a true gift for teaching people to become better with horses. His methods have helped thousands around the world, from those new to horses or regaining their confidence, to top equestrian competitors and coaches.

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