Spooking is a natural behaviour in horses, which are programmed to be on the alert for predators.
Training
Randy Roy is a senior international judge, course designer and author. He owns and operates Hunters Glen Show Stable in King, ON, with his daughter, Ryan Roy.
In order to effectively learn your tests in a way that will maximize performance, you first need to know what type of learner you are - visual or verbal.
While a strong gallop eats up the cross-country course, a quality canter is imperative to score good dressage marks and have the rhythm and balance needed for stadium jumping.
Randy Roy is a senior international judge, course designer and author. He owns and operates Hunters Glen Show Stable in King, ON, with his daughter, Ryan Roy.
Of the three gaits, the walk is by far the one that tends to be neglected in daily training.
You are being judged from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave the ring, so always be courteous and respectful to your competitors, the judge, and your horse - even in the lineup.
Building confidence in your horse starts from the ground up – and confidence is a must-have quality in an event horse. Learn how this is achieved.
Decades of training experience and years of development from a dedicated group of knowledgeable horsemen have come together in the USHJA's Trainer Certification Program.
Make use of the whole ring, as it is not a handy class so a judge is not looking for efficient turns. Find out what else Randy Roy has to say.
