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Laurie inspires big hugs.


Do-hickey
Generally refers to a roll-back, but can also refer to an item with a name she can't remember

High-Ya Karate Chop
To connect firmly with the horse's side using your heel

Ka-Chunk
To get a close distance

Kazawompy
When a horse is off-balanced and crooked 

Leaper
To get a long distance

Run like Seabiscuit!

Gallop

Treading Sand
When a horse lacks impulsion

Wonky
Not quite right

Laurie is famous for the words she makes up to explain concepts to her students. Read on for a list of her most humorous:

(Insert First Name) Suzanna!

No, all of her students and horses don't have Suzanna for a middle name. Giving you the middle name Suzanna is Laurie's way of expressing displeasure at something you've done. You do not want to get Suzannaed.

Amuckas

Out of Control, crazy

Bobble Onto It
When a horse is counter-cantering and chooses to change to the inside lead without rider intervention.

Cluck-spastic

frenzied clucking to encourage a horse to go forward. Usually done in a fit of panic.
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Laurie watching her riders warm-up.
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