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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Learn How to Judge the Length of Your Canter Stride When Jumping
When jumping combinations and related distances, it is very important for a rider to create the exact length of stride necessary to make the distance work. Here is an exercise that will show you how to feel what the various lengths of stride feel like for your horse!
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Get off the Rail!
While it can be useful in some situations to ride along the rail, fence, or wall - spending lots of time on the rail can actually be a detriment to your training. Why? Because the rail can act like a crutch. It can hold your horse on a straight line when he is in fact not straight at all.
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How to Land From a Jump on the Desired Lead
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The Horse/Rider Relationship - Respect Vs Trust
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The Rubber Band Exercise
The rubber band exercise is great for increasing throughness and developing the horse's gaits. It helps to increase the level of impulsion and engagement of the hind legs, making it possible for the horse to better perform collected, lengthened, medium, and extended gaits. Learn all about it here!
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Plant the Seeds NOW for a Successful Show Season Next Year!
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The Horse That Tosses Its Head
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Bad Habits are Hard to Break!
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Leg Movers VS Back Movers (Current Freebie!)
Some horses naturally use their entire bodies when they move, even with a rider on board. These natural back movers tend to be relaxed and swinging through their backs all of the time. When watching them work, you can actually SEE the throughness and the elasticity of their movements. Then
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Feeding the Event Horse
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