{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Kimberly Dunlap Coaching","home_page_url":"https://scienceofriding.com","description":"Kimberly Dunlap Coaching","author":{"name":"Kimberly Dunlap Coaching"},"items":[{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/its-always-the-riders-faultbut-is-it","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/%E2%80%9CIt%E2%80%99s%20Always%20the%20Riders%20Fault..png\"/><p>I hear this a lot when I teach clinics and I ask riders what they are working on... there is always a lot of self-blame, either imparted on themselves or from being repeatedly told so from their coaches or other riders. ...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/its-always-the-riders-faultbut-is-it","title":"It's always the riders fault...but is it?","summary":"I hear this a lot when I teach clinics and I ask riders what they are working on... there is always a lot of self-blame, either imparted on themselves or from being repeatedly told so from their coaches or other riders. ...","date_modified":"2026-05-20T13:02:36Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/lameness-often-exists-before-the-limp","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/whole%20horse.jpg\"/><p>This is a truly fantastic article, and its message aligns so closely with the foundation of my entire program — the holistic nature of living with, caring for, and working with horses.</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/lameness-often-exists-before-the-limp","title":"Lameness often exists before the limp...","summary":"This is a truly fantastic article, and its message aligns so closely with the foundation of my entire program — the holistic nature of living with, caring for, and working with horses.","date_modified":"2026-05-12T16:19:51Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/rider-responsibility","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/horsehippie%20do%20better%20graphic.jpg\"/><p>What is our responsibility as an equine rider/owner/trainer/caretaker?  I believe it's  pretty big one.  </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/rider-responsibility","title":"RIDER RESPONSIBILITY ","summary":"What is our responsibility as an equine rider/owner/trainer/caretaker?  I believe it's  pretty big one.  ","date_modified":"2024-07-29T15:24:50Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/will-not-pursue-l-testing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Cent%202022%20Edie.jpg\"/><p>I have decided not to pursue testing for the USDF “L” Program.  </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/will-not-pursue-l-testing","title":"Will not pursue \"L\" testing.","summary":"I have decided not to pursue testing for the USDF “L” Program.  ","date_modified":"2024-06-12T14:55:27Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/post-recommendation-can-horses-be-trained-for-soundness","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/kimberly%20and%20poppy%20in%20stall%20at%20champs%202018-0001.jpg\"/><p>I saw this fabulous post on Facebook and needed to share because it's everything I aspire to bring into my horsemanship journey. </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/post-recommendation-can-horses-be-trained-for-soundness","title":"Post Recommendation: Can horses be trained for Soundness?","summary":"I saw this fabulous post on Facebook and needed to share because it's everything I aspire to bring into my horsemanship journey. ","date_modified":"2024-05-26T09:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/bringing-horses-back-into-condition---a-discussion","html_content":"<p>A recent Facebook post by Olympian Denny Emmerson asked - </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/bringing-horses-back-into-condition---a-discussion","title":"Bringing horses back into condition - a discussion. ","summary":"A recent Facebook post by Olympian Denny Emmerson asked - ","date_modified":"2024-05-23T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/saddle-woes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/saddle%20fit%20eval.jpg\"/><p>HIP &amp; BACK PAIN IN THE SADDLE: </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/saddle-woes","title":"Saddle Woes ","summary":"HIP & BACK PAIN IN THE SADDLE: ","date_modified":"2024-05-21T11:17:16Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/program-recommendation-balance-through-movement-academy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/17794\"/><p>I am not being paid or receiving any type of compensation for sharing this post.  I recently found this video and think it's quite phenomenal.  It shares information all owners and riders should have at least a basic und...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/program-recommendation-balance-through-movement-academy","title":"Program Recommendation: Balance through Movement Academy","summary":"I am not being paid or receiving any type of compensation for sharing this post.  I recently found this video and think it's quite phenomenal.  It shares information all owners and riders should have at least a basic und...","date_modified":"2024-04-26T12:27:35Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/3-loop-serpentine","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/435585294_10162066599709595_335265625163188112.jpg\"/><p>This was taken from a series in my private group on Facebook  The 𝕊ℂ𝕀𝔼ℕℂ𝔼 of 𝓡𝓲𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/3-loop-serpentine","title":"3 LOOP SERPENTINE","summary":"This was taken from a series in my private group on Facebook  The 𝕊ℂ𝕀𝔼ℕℂ𝔼 of 𝓡𝓲𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 ","date_modified":"2024-04-17T11:38:32Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/improving-the-halt","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/FF%20Jan%2019%20Dior%20Halt%20pat.jpg\"/><p>The below video was part of a series I did entitled &quot;𝟛𝟘 𝔼𝕩𝕖𝕣𝕔𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟛𝟘 𝔻𝕒𝕪𝕤&quot;   This video was taken quite some time ago - Edie has progressed hugely since then and now has a solid confirmed halt! </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/improving-the-halt","title":"Improving the Halt","summary":"The below video was part of a series I did entitled \"𝟛𝟘 𝔼𝕩𝕖𝕣𝕔𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟛𝟘 𝔻𝕒𝕪𝕤\"   This video was taken quite some time ago - Edie has progressed hugely since then and now has a solid confirmed halt! ","date_modified":"2024-04-15T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/willow-ridge-offers-free-choice-hay-247","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/434139345_796941822326219_3421769459806301839_.jpg\"/><p>As far as we know, we are one of the only boarding barns in the area that offer quality, locally grown hay free choice (available 24 hours a day).  We utilize Hay Chix bale-size nets and change them out as needed to ensu...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/willow-ridge-offers-free-choice-hay-247","title":"Willow Ridge offers Free Choice Hay 24/7","summary":"As far as we know, we are one of the only boarding barns in the area that offer quality, locally grown hay free choice (available 24 hours a day).  We utilize Hay Chix bale-size nets and change them out as needed to ensu...","date_modified":"2024-04-04T14:22:53Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/supportive-services-offered","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/saddle%20fit%20eval-0001.jpg\"/><p>Here at Willow Ridge, we believe in &quot;Holistic Horse Care&quot; which means that we consider EVERY aspect of our approach to care and training.  </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/supportive-services-offered","title":"Supportive Services Offered","summary":"Here at Willow Ridge, we believe in \"Holistic Horse Care\" which means that we consider EVERY aspect of our approach to care and training.  ","date_modified":"2024-03-31T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/accepting-new-boarders","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/willow%20ridge%20barn%20spring.jpg\"/><p>ℕ𝕆𝕎 𝔸ℂℂ𝔼ℙ𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕃𝕀𝕄𝕀𝕋𝔼𝔻 ℕ𝔼𝕎 ℂ𝕃𝕀𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕊 - We had one horse sell and one retire so we have a couple spots opening up! </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/accepting-new-boarders","title":"Accepting New Boarders!","summary":"ℕ𝕆𝕎 𝔸ℂℂ𝔼ℙ𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕃𝕀𝕄𝕀𝕋𝔼𝔻 ℕ𝔼𝕎 ℂ𝕃𝕀𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕊 - We had one horse sell and one retire so we have a couple spots opening up! ","date_modified":"2024-03-24T19:48:50Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/suspensory-other-soft-tissue-injuries","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/107286\"/><p>I answered a question on Suspensory Injuries earlier today and thought I'd share my response with you, since this is unfortunately a common injury among horses.  It's important to note that the most common cause of recur...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/suspensory-other-soft-tissue-injuries","title":"Suspensory & Other Soft Tissue Injuries: ","summary":"I answered a question on Suspensory Injuries earlier today and thought I'd share my response with you, since this is unfortunately a common injury among horses.  It's important to note that the most common cause of recur...","date_modified":"2023-12-28T15:57:56Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/%CA%9C%E1%B4%8F%E1%B4%A1-%C9%AA-%C9%A2%E1%B4%8F%E1%B4%9B-%E1%B4%8F%EA%9C%B0%EA%9C%B0-%E1%B4%9B%CA%80%E1%B4%80%E1%B4%84%E1%B4%8B-%F0%9D%95%93%F0%9D%95%92%F0%9D%95%94%F0%9D%95%9C-%F0%9D%95%A0%F0%9D%95%9F-%F0%9D%95%92%F0%9D%95%98%F0%9D%95%92%F0%9D%95%9A%F0%9D%95%9F","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/me%20n%20ledge.jpg\"/><p>All week I’ve been sharing about finding motivation in the winter and preaching how consistency is more important than getting any “big things” done. I’m going to be honest with you – I write that just as much for my own...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/%CA%9C%E1%B4%8F%E1%B4%A1-%C9%AA-%C9%A2%E1%B4%8F%E1%B4%9B-%E1%B4%8F%EA%9C%B0%EA%9C%B0-%E1%B4%9B%CA%80%E1%B4%80%E1%B4%84%E1%B4%8B-%F0%9D%95%93%F0%9D%95%92%F0%9D%95%94%F0%9D%95%9C-%F0%9D%95%A0%F0%9D%95%9F-%F0%9D%95%92%F0%9D%95%98%F0%9D%95%92%F0%9D%95%9A%F0%9D%95%9F","title":"ʜᴏᴡ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ᴏꜰꜰ ᴛʀᴀᴄᴋ (& 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕠𝕟 𝕒𝕘𝕒𝕚𝕟) ","summary":"All week I’ve been sharing about finding motivation in the winter and preaching how consistency is more important than getting any “big things” done. I’m going to be honest with you – I write that just as much for my own...","date_modified":"2023-01-28T23:39:43Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/%E2%84%99%F0%9D%95%A3%F0%9D%95%A0%F0%9D%95%98%F0%9D%95%A3%F0%9D%95%96%F0%9D%95%A4%F0%9D%95%A4-in-%E2%84%99%E2%84%9D%F0%9D%95%86%E2%84%82%F0%9D%94%BC%F0%9D%95%8A%F0%9D%95%8A","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/progress%20in%20process-08875d3.png\"/><p>Winter in the Midwest is hard. Horses typically are inside more; the ground volleys between frozen and mud and never in-between….  It’s cold – both rider and horses’ muscles are less supple and pliable than in the summer...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/%E2%84%99%F0%9D%95%A3%F0%9D%95%A0%F0%9D%95%98%F0%9D%95%A3%F0%9D%95%96%F0%9D%95%A4%F0%9D%95%A4-in-%E2%84%99%E2%84%9D%F0%9D%95%86%E2%84%82%F0%9D%94%BC%F0%9D%95%8A%F0%9D%95%8A","title":"ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 in ℙℝ𝕆ℂ𝔼𝕊𝕊","summary":"Winter in the Midwest is hard. Horses typically are inside more; the ground volleys between frozen and mud and never in-between….  It’s cold – both rider and horses’ muscles are less supple and pliable than in the summer...","date_modified":"2023-01-24T18:55:48Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/%E2%98%85%E5%BD%A1-im-not-ready-%E5%BD%A1%E2%98%85-to-showclinic","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Rusty%201-6c107ec.jpg\"/><p>★彡 &quot;I'm not ready.&quot; 彡★</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/%E2%98%85%E5%BD%A1-im-not-ready-%E5%BD%A1%E2%98%85-to-showclinic","title":"★彡 \"I'm not ready.\" 彡★ (to show/clinic)","summary":"★彡 \"I'm not ready.\" 彡★","date_modified":"2023-01-22T15:06:31Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/advanced-riders-work-on-the-basics","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/jj%20and%20walter.jpg\"/><p>The more you know the more you realize the basics are EVERYTHING. Want to progress your horse up the levels? Work on the basics and the details. Alignment, balance, accuracy, your seat, sophistication in the aids.</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/advanced-riders-work-on-the-basics","title":"Advanced riders work on the Basics","summary":"The more you know the more you realize the basics are EVERYTHING. Want to progress your horse up the levels? Work on the basics and the details. Alignment, balance, accuracy, your seat, sophistication in the aids.","date_modified":"2022-11-06T15:34:49Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/what-you-allow-you-teach","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/what%20you%20teach%20you%20allow.png\"/><p>When training horses, what we allow becomes what they learn, and therefore, what will continue. For example, if your horse tends to be “lazy” in the walk or trot. Failure to notice or correct this trend will result in on...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/what-you-allow-you-teach","title":"What you allow, you Teach ","summary":"When training horses, what we allow becomes what they learn, and therefore, what will continue. For example, if your horse tends to be “lazy” in the walk or trot. Failure to notice or correct this trend will result in on...","date_modified":"2022-08-18T20:35:45Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/rhythm-vs-tempo---quick-tip","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/rhy%20vs%20tempo.png\"/><p>The words Rhythm &amp; Tempo are often incorrectly interchanged when talking about in regards to riding. Do you know the difference?</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/rhythm-vs-tempo---quick-tip","title":"Rhythm vs. Tempo - Quick Tip","summary":"The words Rhythm & Tempo are often incorrectly interchanged when talking about in regards to riding. Do you know the difference?","date_modified":"2022-08-17T21:02:09Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/developing-feel","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Cracks%20in%20the%20sidewalk.png\"/><p>If you’re walking down a smooth, level sidewalk, you think nothing of it. Your brain doesn’t keep saying to you “Hey look! This sidewalk is so smooth and even”. Yet your brain will start sounding warning bells as soon as...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/developing-feel","title":"Developing \"Feel\"","summary":"If you’re walking down a smooth, level sidewalk, you think nothing of it. Your brain doesn’t keep saying to you “Hey look! This sidewalk is so smooth and even”. Yet your brain will start sounding warning bells as soon as...","date_modified":"2022-08-17T20:58:30Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/bending-geometry-lesson---the-snowman-and-the-egg-yolk","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Egg%20Yolk%20and%20Snowman.jpg\"/><p>MINI LESSON: BENDING &amp; GEOMETRY:</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/bending-geometry-lesson---the-snowman-and-the-egg-yolk","title":"Bending & Geometry Lesson - The Snowman and the Egg Yolk.","summary":"MINI LESSON: BENDING & GEOMETRY:","date_modified":"2022-05-25T17:15:20Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/responsiveness-vs-reactivity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/reactive%20vs%20responsive%20.png\"/><p>~~ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕍𝕤. ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤~~</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/responsiveness-vs-reactivity","title":"Responsiveness VS. Reactivity ","summary":"~~ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕍𝕤. ℝ𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤~~","date_modified":"2022-01-26T15:48:12Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/canter-troubles","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/teaching%202021%20jennifer.jpg\"/><p>This is in response to a comment posted on  The 𝕊ℂ𝕀𝔼ℕℂ𝔼 of 𝓡𝓲𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰  Facebook group on another thread which was a discussion about the leg and seat. Since trouble keeping the horse in the canter, following in the...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/canter-troubles","title":"Canter Troubles","summary":"This is in response to a comment posted on  The 𝕊ℂ𝕀𝔼ℕℂ𝔼 of 𝓡𝓲𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰  Facebook group on another thread which was a discussion about the leg and seat. Since trouble keeping the horse in the canter, following in the...","date_modified":"2022-01-26T14:29:30Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/the-half-halt-aka-the-check-in","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/half%20halt.png\"/><p>Dressage Definitions: HALF HALT</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/the-half-halt-aka-the-check-in","title":"The Half Halt (AKA the \"Check In\")","summary":"Dressage Definitions: HALF HALT","date_modified":"2021-07-07T12:54:21Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/what-is-your-why","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/E%20at%20Waterloo%202021.jpg\"/><p>WHAT IS YOUR “WHY”? </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/what-is-your-why","title":"What is your \"Why\"?","summary":"WHAT IS YOUR “WHY”? ","date_modified":"2021-06-25T13:10:55Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/show-nerves","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/lux%20trot%20at%20silverwood.jpg\"/><p>I am supposed to leave for a show today. It will be Edie’s (Chic in Tinseltown, my 14.3hh, 9-year-old former-Reiner turned DQ pony mare) first time showing this summer and only her second time to a Dressage show, ever.  ...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/show-nerves","title":"Show Nerves","summary":"I am supposed to leave for a show today. It will be Edie’s (Chic in Tinseltown, my 14.3hh, 9-year-old former-Reiner turned DQ pony mare) first time showing this summer and only her second time to a Dressage show, ever.  ...","date_modified":"2021-06-25T12:55:02Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/contact---how-much-is-appropriate","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/April%202021%20Clinic%20Jennifer%20Madeline.jpg\"/><p>If the goal of Dressage is lightness of the forehand, why is it we see so many people riding around with bulging biceps?  </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/contact---how-much-is-appropriate","title":"Contact - How much is appropriate?","summary":"If the goal of Dressage is lightness of the forehand, why is it we see so many people riding around with bulging biceps?  ","date_modified":"2021-05-27T17:46:37Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/hot-weather-management","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/horse%20bath.png\"/><p>I am a big believer that a successful training program has to take a holistic approach - meaning ALL areas of the horses’ care and well-being are taken into the account. Care of your horses in extreme temperatures is imp...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/hot-weather-management","title":"Hot Weather Management","summary":"I am a big believer that a successful training program has to take a holistic approach - meaning ALL areas of the horses’ care and well-being are taken into the account. Care of your horses in extreme temperatures is imp...","date_modified":"2021-05-16T15:44:44Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/clarity-is-key-to-success-in-training","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/emotion%20vs%20logic.png/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>By Kimberly Dunlap</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/clarity-is-key-to-success-in-training","title":"Clarity is key to success in training.","summary":"By Kimberly Dunlap","date_modified":"2021-05-12T19:22:46Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/random-people-on-the-internet-do-not-know-what-saddle-you-need","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Saddle%20fit%20random%20internet%20people.png\"/><p>In fact, neither does your well-meaning friend and maybe not even your trainer if they aren’t a certified saddle fitter. </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/random-people-on-the-internet-do-not-know-what-saddle-you-need","title":"Random people on the Internet do NOT know what saddle you need!","summary":"In fact, neither does your well-meaning friend and maybe not even your trainer if they aren’t a certified saddle fitter. ","date_modified":"2021-05-02T14:15:50Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/straightness-simplified","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/usdf%20pyrimid.jpg\"/><p>By Kimberly Dunlap</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/straightness-simplified","title":"Straightness Simplified. ","summary":"By Kimberly Dunlap","date_modified":"2021-04-29T16:10:08Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/riding-for-soundness","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/E%20walk%20KH%202021.jpg\"/><p>If you're riding your horse with soundness as the goal, you will inherently end up with a more able athlete. </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/riding-for-soundness","title":"Riding For Soundness","summary":"If you're riding your horse with soundness as the goal, you will inherently end up with a more able athlete. ","date_modified":"2021-04-21T17:50:31Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/trust-vs-obedience","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Edie%20kisses.jpg\"/><p>Last night I was thinking about the difference between obedience and trust in horses. An obedient horse does what they're told and tries to comply, regardless if it feels safe/comfortable, etc.  When a horse trusts you, ...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/trust-vs-obedience","title":"Trust vs. Obedience","summary":"Last night I was thinking about the difference between obedience and trust in horses. An obedient horse does what they're told and tries to comply, regardless if it feels safe/comfortable, etc.  When a horse trusts you, ...","date_modified":"2021-04-19T12:07:46Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/dynamic-equitation---the-sitting-trot-part-ii","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Brian%20in%20stirrups.png\"/><p>Continued from Part I: Dynamic Equitation - The Sitting Trot</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/dynamic-equitation---the-sitting-trot-part-ii","title":"Dynamic Equitation - The Sitting Trot Part II","summary":"Continued from Part I: Dynamic Equitation - The Sitting Trot","date_modified":"2021-04-14T00:49:18Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/poker-faces-your-horses-tell","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/FF%20Jan%2019%20Dior%20Halt%20pat.jpg/:/cr=t:10.59%25,l:17.96%25,w:60.24%25,h:60.24%25\"/><p>This wasn't a scheduled article I was planning but I was thinking about it today while grooming and thought I'd write it down:</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/poker-faces-your-horses-tell","title":"Poker Faces (Your horses' \"Tell\")","summary":"This wasn't a scheduled article I was planning but I was thinking about it today while grooming and thought I'd write it down:","date_modified":"2021-04-13T00:21:02Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/dynamic-equitation---sitting-trot-part-i","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/DE%201%20Sitting%20trot%20on%20lux.png\"/><p>By Kimberly Dunlap - The Science of Riding</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/dynamic-equitation---sitting-trot-part-i","title":"Dynamic Equitation - Sitting Trot Part I ","summary":"By Kimberly Dunlap - The Science of Riding","date_modified":"2021-04-09T11:56:08Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/what-is-forward","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/legend%202-0001.jpg\"/><p>One way to think of the word forward is “a horse that self-propels”. You should not feel like your horse is a bike that you must continually pedal! </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/what-is-forward","title":"What is \"FORWARD\"?","summary":"One way to think of the word forward is “a horse that self-propels”. You should not feel like your horse is a bike that you must continually pedal! ","date_modified":"2021-04-06T15:01:29Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/how-science-applies-to-collection","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Diagram%202-0001.jpg\"/><p>“Everybody always talks about the hind limbs, and no doubt the hind limbs are very important. But, as we are finding out in the research that we are doing at the moment, the front limbs are at least equally important as ...</p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/how-science-applies-to-collection","title":"How Science Applies to Collection","summary":"“Everybody always talks about the hind limbs, and no doubt the hind limbs are very important. But, as we are finding out in the research that we are doing at the moment, the front limbs are at least equally important as ...","date_modified":"2021-04-06T14:46:56Z"},{"id":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/welcome-to-the-science-of-writing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/42fdd51a-4194-4581-a9ca-9158650e9569/Cover%20with%20picture%20for%20SoR.png\"/><p>SUITABLE FOR ALL BREEDS &amp; DISCIPLINES! </p>","url":"https://scienceofriding.com/science-of-riding-blog/f/welcome-to-the-science-of-writing","title":"Welcome to The Science of Riding","summary":"SUITABLE FOR ALL BREEDS & DISCIPLINES! ","date_modified":"2021-04-06T14:42:46Z"}]}