Monthly Archives: November 2019

These jumping exercises are perfect for those with very limited access to fences. I often use them with all of my horses, no matter what level they are working at… Serpentine Exercise This exercise is great for suppleness, straightness and to practice correctly bringing the horses shoulders around the turn. Set the four fences up down the centre line of … Continue reading →

Some of us get more emotional or tense than others on the day of a competition; when nerves get too much on the morning of the show all sorts of thoughts go through our mind…: “Why do I do this”, “I swear this is the last time”, “How did I think it was a good idea to enter this class…” … Continue reading →

If only muscle building were as simple as adding a potion or applying a lotion, but it’s not.  On the other hand, it’s not that complicated either. A correctly balanced diet and the correct work will build muscle to that horse’s genetic capability. And it might just surprise you to find out what’s most important for muscle-building… The equine athlete’s nutrient … Continue reading →