It is no secret that horses (like people) perform better if they enjoy their job. If you want your horse to enjoy his work, you must consciously make an effort to make it enjoyable. Here are 12 things to think about, to help ensure your horse is truly happy in his work!
To successfully maintain the elusive forward feeling hands, imagine that you are pushing a shopping cart as you ride forward into the bit.
Horses speak through their actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.
Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.
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.