Dressage for Gaited Horses: Unlocking Natural Movement

Jec A Ballou

Published on: 10/12/2025

A practical guide to improving gaited horses through dressage. Learn the key exercises that restore balance, smoothness, and natural gait quality.

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Earning Your Spurs

Jec A Ballou

Published on: 21/10/2025

Discover how to use spurs as a tool for refinement not control. Jec Ballou explains the differences between English and Western traditions, common misuse, and how to earn your spurs through balance, precision, and feel.

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