Mechanics of Equine Motion
Being big is a slight advantage in terms of speed but a significant mechanical disadvantage in many other ways. Large animals run no [...]
4 Beneficial Dressage Exercises
Dressage aims to create a willing supple horse that moves rhythmically with impulsion. Not only will he produce a harmonious performance, but he [...]
Ride Like a Pro: Six Elements of Training Consistency Your Horse Needs for Improved Performance
Ask any trainer or competitive rider, “What is the key to successful horse training?” and they will tell you it’s CONSISTENCY. You play [...]
Getting Ready for a Dressage Competition
What to do on Competition Day The idea of entering a dressage show fills many riders with terror. It’s normal to be apprehensive [...]
Bringing Your Horse Back to Work After a Soft-Tissue Injury
Immediately after a horse injures his tendons or ligaments, stall rest is usually prescribed. But healing is promoted during the rehabilitation phase, which is [...]
Reduce Your Horse’s Injuries with a Good Warm-Up Routine
Picture a beautiful five-year-old grey gelding whose owner is a farmer and uses him to round up his herd of cows. He [...]
Assessing Your Horse’s Fitness and Performance: How Objective Data Can Help You Improve Subjective Criteria
Have you ever experienced this scenario? You finish your dressage test and hang out where the scores are posted, eagerly awaiting what [...]
Exercises to Help Your Horse’s Trot
Every horse is different. They all have things they like and things they don't, and a bit like their human counterparts, they mostly [...]
Exercises to Help Your Horse’s Canter
Getting a good balance in your horses' training can be difficult. Things that are perceived tricky by either you or your horse are [...]
Scales of Training
Here is a quick overview of the scales of training. The scales of training are an internationally used training system for horses. They [...]