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One way may be correct for one horse but absolutely wrong for another. I 
don't think there is a right way - but some principles and guidelines 
that need to be mastered. It's these principles that need to be 
communicated - not a shopping list of  "wrong vs. right."  Such things 
as understanding why horses need electrolytes so a rider can develop the 
understanding how to apply that knowledge to each horse he may ride 
(each of which will probably required different amounts - or even 
different mixtures - of electrolytes).  To quote one of the best 
endurance vets in the business - "if you understand the principles you 
can devise your own methods."

As far a weeding out "bad" mentors - that's would be a good problem to 
have since right now we don't have any.

Truman



Jonni Jewell wrote:

> But what do you do about folks who mentor "newbies", but you see them
> teaching them all the WRONG things??? (and no Howard, please, this is not
> meant towards you...) How does one handle that?
> Jonni
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Riding alone is when you teach a horse all the "tools" and "cues" he needs
to handle the trail, to hold a speed, deal with hills, etc. It's also where
you develop the "bond" that causes him to "defer" to you before losing his
cool.
~ Jim Holland

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