Tip/Quote of the Day # 3191
Eventers need a saddle for cross country that allows them to move their center of gravity back for drop fences or anything on a downhill slope. Make sure your saddle has enough room for this to happen.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4667
When strength is needed, such as when riding a strong horse, a rider needs to be able to find their strength in the center of their body - their core. Many times they attempt to find their strength in their arms or shoulders instead, and this is counter productive. As instead
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4666
You need a short bouncy energetic canter in water. Not just to the jump in, but to any jump out or otherwise related to the water. Getting long and flat in the stride can be especially disastrous at a water jump.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4665
Most horses jump their best when riders set them up before hand with a balanced canter at the speed appropriate for the exercise, and then *leave them alone* to let them do their jobs. No micromanaging!
Interval Training For Conditioning the Event Horse
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.