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Monthly Archives: September 2016
Get More Out of Schooling with these 5 Tips…
Whatever level you ride at, whether you’re a dressage rider or show jumping rider, or you simply enjoy schooling your horse to improve his suppleness, remember these 5 tips to get the most out of every session: Ride your corners correctly. Whatever movement you’d like to do after the corner, whether a transition, a shoulder in, a halt or simply … Continue reading
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Short on Facilities? Filler Ideas
If you’re not lucky enough to have access to a full set of jumps in a lovely arena – fear not! Here’s 13 ideas you might be able to make use of… Find any of the following, then paint them, fill them and stack them to create interesting fillers which will prepare your horse for anything spooky in the ring: … Continue reading
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Does Your Horse Yawn?
We understand yawning to be a sign of tiredness or boredom, but it’s not always the case. A horse that yawns, or curls his top lip regularly (The Flehmen response), could actually be affected by gastric disturbances. This is a common behaviour for horses that smell a unknown, or particularly strong smell, but it needs investigation if a horse displays the … Continue reading
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Training Tips: Position or Posture?
POSITION OR POSTURE? It’s very important to differentiate between position and posture and ensure both are correct. You can’t have a good seat and balance unless your position is correct in the first place. The very first thing we are taught when we sit on a horse is to have a good position, which generally is a fast process; then … Continue reading
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