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Aiken Horse- Passion for Teaching

John Abbott was raised on a farm in the suburbs of Lansing, Michigan. To John's depression-era dad, horses were work animals, not pampered pets. "Our horses were work animals, not pampered pets. "Our horses, Tom and Jim and Bob, plowed the fields," says John. "One day, I decided to get on top" He liked it there. Click here to read the full article.

Bridlewood Farm: Aiken, South Carolina

She’s a great student. She works really hard on her riding and she’s very dedicated,” says trainer John Abbott of Jenna Weiner, his riding student for two years this August. John trains hunter jumper riders at Bridlewood Farm, which he has recently relocated to the horse district in Aiken, SC. John has been riding for over forty years. He has enjoyed

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Bridlewood Blog

Oct 21
Swinging lower leg problem

My immdiate response would be the same, yes, no stirrups.  But I would add to that:  posting the trot for a length of time and also jumping (low jumps at first)  without stirrups
Oct 20
Lengthen a horses stride over fences.

My suggestion would be to do a lot of grid work i.e. bounces, one stride and two strides.  These will strengthen her balance and give her some stride control.
Feb 25
Equitation

First off I would recommend working on the rider being conscious of her shoulders being over her hips while in the saddle.  Meaning while  in balance seat position.

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Bridlewood board has ‘reasonable’ rates and includes 24/7 care, feeding and monitoring. Trainer and staff live on premises.

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We are located just 5 miles from downtown Aiken, Hitchcock Woods and 3 miles from Highfields, conveniently on the 302 corridor.

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