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James ( Sandy) Dunlop
James ( Sandy) Dunlop
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  • Duncan, British Columbia
  • Canada
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James ( Sandy) Dunlop replied to Kairen Jamieson's discussion 'High Hand vrs Low Hand'
Reverend, the high hand, from time to time, is only a means to an end in a horse in training. The position you describe (except I would keep the thumbs up rather than face each other) is for the finished horse.
Feb 4, 2011
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Jackie Cochran left a comment for James ( Sandy) Dunlop
Thank you for your comment on my Racinet discussion. It is so nice to know that others value lightness in riding!
Feb 2, 2011
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James ( Sandy) Dunlop replied to Jackie Cochran's discussion 'Has Anyone Else Read Jean-Claude Racinet?'
Probably too late for you to see my answer here but I took several clinics from Jean-Claude before he passed away. Your analysis of your equitation is correct. It hinges on riding in lightness but always in the presence of impulsion.
Feb 2, 2011
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James ( Sandy) Dunlop replied to Kairen Jamieson's discussion 'High Hand vrs Low Hand'
Hello Kairen,                   The purpose of the high hands is so that the tension applied to the reins will be directed to the corners of the mouth rather than the bars where pressure causes great…
Jan 16, 2011
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James ( Sandy) Dunlop and Mike Barriault are now friends Apr 13, 2010
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www.equi-leger.fr left a comment for James ( Sandy) Dunlop
Hoping to share the riding of lightness that brings a subtle communication if "the supreme charm which nothing can be compared." ( Beudant ) http://www.equi-leger.fr Fan sur http://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwequi-legerfr/77965399019
Feb 16, 2010
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www.equi-leger.fr and James ( Sandy) Dunlop are now friends Feb 16, 2010
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Where did this one go? I thought I had started it the other day and i searched for it and it did not appear on the listings? Gail Morse.See More
James ( Sandy) Dunlop joined Gail Morse's group Dec 27, 2009
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Barnmice Admin left a comment for James ( Sandy) Dunlop
Welcome! Great profile photo. Where was it taken? :)
Dec 26, 2009
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James ( Sandy) Dunlop updated their profile photo Dec 26, 2009
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James ( Sandy) Dunlop is now a member of Barnmice Equestrian Social Community Dec 26, 2009

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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
I am a retired Orthopaedic Surgeon who classifies himself as an 'Old Amateur Horseman' with a special interest in Academic Riding (dressage) in the French traditional style of the 18th and 19th centuries. At one time I used to train and compete reining horses. I have enjoyed riding for the better part of 55 years.
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Canada.
Topics of Interest
Dressage, Reining, General RidingAdvice, Horse Care, Training

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At 10:53am on February 2, 2011, Jackie CochranJackie Cochran said…

Thank you for your comment on my Racinet discussion.

It is so nice to know that others value lightness in riding!

At 7:31am on February 16, 2010, www.equi-leger.frwww.equi-leger.fr said…
Hoping to share the riding of lightness that brings a subtle communication if "the supreme charm which nothing can be compared." ( Beudant )

http://www.equi-leger.fr

Fan sur http://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwequi-legerfr/77965399019
At 5:47pm on December 26, 2009, Barnmice AdminBarnmice Admin said…
Welcome! Great profile photo. Where was it taken? :)
 
 
 

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