Fixes for Common Rider Position Flaws Over Fences
There’s a lot to think about when you’re preparing to take a jump with your horse. Here are five tips to help fix five common rider position mistakes.
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Three Body Control Exercises for Show Jumping Riders
A rider’s position over fences is paramount to allow the horse to perform to its best ability. Try these exercises to develop better body control.
Chronobiology: Aligning Horse Training & Management with Nature
Research into natural internal rhythms in horses is unlocking information that can help in the timing of feeding, training, and other management decisions.
Learn How to See Things Like a Professional Rider
Train your eyes to perform like a professional equestrian’s for improved concentration, precision, and consistency in the show ring.
Fundamental Skills for Successful Dressage Riders
Christilot Boylen gets ‘back to basics’ and identifies the elementary skills that, she says, many of today’s dressage riders are lacking.
How to Ride Correctly and Effectively from Your Seat
Lesley Grant-Law on the correct and effective use of the seat with Christilot Boylen (dressage), George Morris (hunter/jumper) and Leslie Law (eventing).
Noseband Science: How Tight is Too Tight for Your Horse?
The rules on how tight a horse’s noseband should be in equestrian sports are unclear, but research is showing that they need to be loosened.
Stride Control for Show Jumpers with Erynn Ballard
Canadian show jumper Erynn Ballard is a master at stride control, and making the time allowed while keeping all the fences up.
Winning Dressage Training with Tina & Jaimey Irwin
Canadian dressage duo Tina and Jaimey Irwin share tips on the working and cool-down phases of their training program for youngsters and seasoned veterans.
Horse Stretches for Cool Downs & Improved Recovery
Get more out of your cool down routine and kickstart recovery by including these stretches as part of your horse’s daily workout regimen.
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