There are few greater thrills than galloping around a cross-country course - but an out-of-control horse is anything but a thrill to ride and poses a danger to itself and its rider. Successful eventing requires speed, but with complete control.
Training
There are three different approaches to riding a bending line: the direct track, the natural track, and the outside track. Which track you choose really depends on a great number of variables.
Dr. Möller made his first visit to Canada in August 2013 when he gave a young horse symposium hosted by the Alberta Dressage Association.
The USHJA's Trainer Certification Program not only preserves the American System of Forward Riding but also offers guidelines that are essential for a career as a trainer.
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.
Riding well is the ability to use aids independently that together function to create a solid and effective position.
When it comes to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair's exciting indoor eventing competition, rider Waylon Roberts has proven to be master of the game.
It's a standard movement in FEI dressage tests: extended canter across the diagonal with a flying change at the letter at the end.
Randy Roy is a senior international judge and course designer. He is the author of nine books, including the most recent, Heads Up! An Everyday Guide For You and Your Horse. He owns and operates Hunters Glen show stable in King, ON, with his daughter, Ryan Roy.
This underrated movement, critical to equitation classes and important in everyday training, is not an exercise of strength, but rather accuracy of the aids.
