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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An Exercise to Test Horse and Rider Balance at the Canter When Jumping
This basic exercise shows if you are in an independently balanced, secure position, and whether your horse is balanced and in self carriage at the canter. It also has the added benefit of encouraging the horse to let go of any tension he might be carrying in his back.
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A Test to See if You Are Pulling on Your Horse
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An Exercise to Teach Your Horse Not to Anticipate When Jumping
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What To Do When a Half Halt Doesn't Work
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My Take on the Difference Between the US Event Riders and Those 'Down Under' (2013) (Current Freebie!)
It's no secret that the riders from Australia and New Zealand regularly beat the Americans in the sport of Eventing. And since I recently had the wonderful opportunity of teaching lots of riders "down under", I have been thinking about some of the things that I
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Stirrup Length for Jumping
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Stirrup Length for Dressage
Many riders associate Dressage with longer stirrups, and immediately lower them to the point that it negatively affects their position. Stirrups that are too long will make your leg weak and unstable - often leaving you "fishing" for your stirrups & tipping forward in the saddle.
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The Bravery Test (Current freebie!)
A good Event horse must be brave. To be really safe in this sport, the horse has to really want to go tackle the unknown wherever we may be pointing them. Many hearts have been broken over beautiful, athletic, and talented horses that just didn't have this quality.
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The Different Schools of Dressage
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Basic Suppling Exercise # 2
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The Rein Back
The rein back is such a valuable exercise... It reinforces the rider's restraining aids as necessary, and engages the horse's hind legs - increasing the "sit" behind. Like any exercise, however, it must be done correctly to be beneficial. Learn how to do it here!