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Lesley is a "graduate" of Jimmy Wofford's training program, and has competed to the Advanced 4 star level in 3 day Eventing on a horse she bought off the track as a 3 year old. She has also trained through the Prix St Georges level in Dressage, and was an Equine Vet Tech at the prestigious Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. A series of educational articles written by Lesley. If you have any requests for topics, please send them to: admin@myvirtualeventingcoach.com
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How to Build Strength in Your Horse's Canter
It takes strength for a horse to canter in true self carriage! Many canter difficulties stem from a lack of strength or understanding of how to properly carry a rider. Read on to find out how to build strength in your horse's canter and show him how to use that strength to best carry you.
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Does Your Horse (or You) Lose Confidence in Triple Combinations? Give This Exercise a Try!
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Horses That Wag Their Head From Side to Side
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The Art of Slipping the Reins - and When and When NOT To Do So
For Event riders, "slipping the reins" is a vital, instinctive skill. However, timing is everything: while it is often crucial for success on cross country courses, doing so at the wrong moment can actually hinder performance. Learn all about it here!
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Introducing the Counter Canter
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The Return to the Track in Counter Shoulder In Exercise
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The Use of Patterns in the Training of Dressage
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Basic Suppling Exercise # 4
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Improve Your Canter to Trot Transitions!
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Dressage Canter Adjustability Exercise
Transitions make up much of your Dressage Test. If you want good scores, you must be able to make smooth, balanced transitions! Here is an exercise which will help to improve the adjustability and rideability of your horse's canter in the Dressage ring.
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