Biomechanics specialist Tim Worden discusses best practices for training human athletes and sport horses ‒ who share many similarities.
Training
Opening, direct, wide, lifted, indirect, driving and bridged: you hear those terms all the time – but do you really know what they mean?
The busy judge from Calgary talks about turnout, quality, and the job of trainers to prepare their riders for anything.
Whether you are schooling, competing or just riding for fun, these exercises can improve skills and the connection with your equine partner.
A few simple but important ways to sneak in quality flatwork while staying safe and respectful of etiquette in a busy warm-up ring.
The competitor and judge talks about lagging, rushing, breaking ties, solid foundations and the importance of suitability.
Understanding their connection and finding the 'sweet spot' in this relationship is the key to harmonious riding.
The dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases of eventing require precision, endurance, and agility all in one event.
After improving your technique with special exercises and gymnastics in the winter and spring, we put it all together into a small course.
This busy judge and steward shares her thoughts on turnout, rhythm and pace, suitability, horsemanship and rider attire.
