Lesley's Corner
Questions
Question # 132: I have never had anyone explain how to properly ride a rear. All I was ever told was to not pull back. Ok, and what do I do with my hands & the rest of my body position? (Joan)
Questions
Question # 131: I have a tb, when I work her long and low all she does is speed up really fast and do an extended trot (still long and low) and if try slow her down she wont go low and sticks her head out.
Lesley's Corner
Teach Your Horse to Focus on the Top Rail of the Jump
Horses are most likely to jump a fence cleanly when they are *accurately focusing on the top rail*. This comes quite naturally to some horses, while others need to be taught this skill. Here's how to teach it!
Photos
Photo # 44: Sam would like a critique of this 5 year old OTTB gelding! And would like an opinion on what job he would be best suited for based on his conformation.
Blog
Guest Blog post # 24: "Ten Things..." by MMC Eventing
Ten Things... You ever do a ten list? Ten things you wish you could do, ten things you wish you had done different, ten things you have done right? How bout ten dumbest things you have ever done, or most embaressing. Ten best friends. Ten best lessons. Ten best books?
Questions
Question # 130: I have a 5 yo OTTB gelding (10 months off the track) that I would really like to hack out more. However, the few times I have tried, he's been a little anxious in the open field.
Questions
Question # 129: I am just getting back into eventing after almost 2 years off due to my mare's injuries and illnesses. I went out cross country schooling on the weekend, and even though we were only popping over tiny stuff,
Lesley's Corner
Make Your Horse's Hind Legs More Active
Do you regularly get comments on your Dressage Tests such as "needs more energy" or "needs more activity"? Inside this article you will learn how to increase the activity of your horse's hind legs, rather than just increasing speed!
Videos
Video # 37: This is Vita and her horse Toby doing Beginner Novice Test A!
Questions
Question # 128: Could you explain the proper aids required (and timing) for lengthening at the trot and canter?
Educational Discussions