My Virtual Eventing Coach (Page 132)

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Questions

Question # 24: I bought a TB off the track when he was 3. I have taken him to beginner novice, but he has anxiety issues, and ulcers when we go to shows. Do you have any suggestions? He is pretty good at home.

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Lisa's Blog post # 3

It’s so great to see the sun again! Our farrier was running really late today so Lesley had time to give me a lesson while we waited.Yay! I feel like an onion – she peels off one layer and gets to work on the next one!I’ve worked

Videos

Video Discussion # 2: Dressage test with judge's scores and comments!

Questions

Question # 23: If you do not have easy access to hills, would it be possible to use poles and/or cavaletti to build up your horse's back and hindquarters' muscles and strength?

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Lisa's Blog post # 2

With just about an entire straight week of rain, I haven’t ridden very much – three times actually. The first time, my friend Cheryl talked me into going out in the rain with her but it was a non-productive ride. We were soaking wet in a matter of minutes.

Questions

Question # 22: Should the rider's lower leg always be near the girth when jumping? Or are there times when it is appropriate for their lower legs to be not right by the girth? (Briana)

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Using Visualization Techniques to Improve Your Riding

Questions

Question # 21: Sat I'm taking Chester to meet a friend at a xc in DE to get a lesson - my FIRST xc lesson!! SO, since I know standing martingales are not allowed in eventing xc, I put on the (new) running attachment.

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Shoulder In

Shoulder in must be done CORRECTLY to obtain its benefits. Many riders think they're doing it right, but have little bend, turning it into a leg yield instead. Leg yielding is useful for suppleness, but lacks the engaging & collecting effect of a true shoulder in. Learn how to do it correctly here!

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Building Horse and Rider Confidence

Confidence is crucial in Eventing. If you or your horse don't believe you can do something, you most likely won't be able to do it, even if you are capable. A solid foundation with good basics builds confidence levels. Many riders are pleasantly surprised to find out they CAN do it.

Questions

Question # 20: How can you tell if your horse is spooking because she is genuinely scared, vs. spooking as an evasion to the aids? And, what do you do about it? (Cheryl)

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Lisa's Blog Post #1

Oh.My. Goodness.I thank the Lord for Lesley Stevenson.She fixed me! Now I just need to be able to do it on my own and do it until it becomes instinctive. Basically, I have been riding backwards.I have been riding from my hands to my seat instead

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