Lesley's Corner
Lesley's Corner
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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Are You Riding With Your Reins at the Right Length?
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Do You Have Trouble Stopping Your Horse??
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The Three Point Position
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The Full Body Relaxation Exercise (For the Rider)
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A Quick and Easy Self Hand Check For Riders
If your horse feels even while you are riding with uneven hands, then your horse is NOT straight. Your mismatched hands support his crookedness! He is only truly straight when he feels even in your hands while they are a perfect symmetrical pair. Here is a quick & easy self test to check yourself!
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Improve Your Ability to Sink Into Your Heels
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The Paradox of Training - Energy vs Relaxation
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An Exercise to Test the Foundation of Your Jumping (Current Freebie!)
Have you ever noticed how some horse and rider combinations are just so smooth that almost every jump looks the same? They seem to take every jump right in their stride, and appear to be in perfect harmony. The reason these riders are capable of performing so fluidly is because
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An Exercise to Increase Pushing Power Behind, and Improve the Quality of Your Lengthened, Medium, and Extended Gaits
This exercise is a great way to improve your pushing power behind - and therefore the quality of your lengthened, medium, & extended gaits. It teaches the horse to stay "sitting" on their hocks, for a better uphill balance while moving more powerfully, leading to more quality collection.
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Getting Through the Trot Up At a Three Day Event
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