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 [...]
By Estride Media|2022-02-16T11:16:17+01:30February 16th, 2022|Articles|
Being big is a slight advantage in terms of speed but a significant mechanical disadvantage in many other ways. Large animals run no [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T12:15:57+01:30August 28th, 2020|Uncategorized|
Dressage aims to create a willing supple horse that moves rhythmically with impulsion. Not only will he produce a harmonious performance, but he [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T10:53:06+01:30August 4th, 2020|Articles|
Ask any trainer or competitive rider, “What is the key to successful horse training?” and they will tell you it’s CONSISTENCY. You play [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T12:17:15+01:30August 2nd, 2020|Articles|
What to do on Competition Day The idea of entering a dressage show fills many riders with terror. It’s normal to be apprehensive [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T11:18:36+01:30June 30th, 2020|Articles|
Immediately after a horse injures his tendons or ligaments, stall rest is usually prescribed. But healing is promoted during the rehabilitation phase, which is [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T11:27:53+01:30June 16th, 2020|Articles|
Picture a beautiful five-year-old grey gelding whose owner is a farmer and uses him to round up his herd of cows. He [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T10:54:21+01:30July 9th, 2019|Articles|
Have you ever experienced this scenario? You finish your dressage test and hang out where the scores are posted, eagerly awaiting what [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T11:24:12+01:30July 9th, 2019|Articles|
Every horse is different. They all have things they like and things they don't, and a bit like their human counterparts, they mostly [...]
By Estride Media|2023-03-09T12:14:48+01:30July 9th, 2019|Articles|
Getting a good balance in your horses' training can be difficult. Things that are perceived tricky by either you or your horse are [...]
By Estride Media|2021-10-30T15:10:08+01:30July 9th, 2019|Articles|
Here is a quick overview of the scales of training. The scales of training are an internationally used training system for horses. They [...]