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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Leg Protection For the Event Horse
I often get asked what my opinion is on boots for the Event horse. Do I use them every ride? What kind do I prefer? Well, here's the scoop:
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Getting the Most Out of Riding in Clinics
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Introducing Flying Changes
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What to Do After a Refusal on Course
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What to Do After a Refusal on Course
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How to Ride a Galloping Jump (Current Freebie!)
By definition, a galloping jump is one that can be jumped out of a flowing, forward gallop. What constitutes a galloping jump? Any obstacle that is built with a rampy front profile, such as in the photo posted above. Unlike a vertical profile, the slanted face allows the horse plenty
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Rider Position When Jumping a Drop Into Water
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Impulsion Defined
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Build a Strong Lower Leg!
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An Exercise to Improve Your Ability to Sit the Trot
If you struggle to sit the trot, you may find your aids are muddled & unclear. It is hard to learn because you must discover for yourself the precise muscular effort & technique involved. The only way you will really know how to do it is to experiment & figure it out. Learn how to do that here!
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