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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How to Best Handle Refusals and Runouts at Jumps
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Rider Position is Crucial
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A Rider's Control of Emotions
There is no place for negative emotions when riding. If you think your horse is going to improve once you have crossed the line into anger, frustration, annoyance, impatience, or irritation - think again. How do you stop those emotions from taking over?? Find out here!
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The Horse That Jumps TOO High
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How to Get Your Horse to Spend More Time in the Air Over Jumps
Because we Eventers gallop and jump at speed, our horses can sometimes develop the habit of jumping "flat". Which can be a big problem when it comes to trying to keep all of those pesky rails up in the show jumping ring! Learn how to get your horse to spend more time in the air over jumps here.
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Strength Training for the Equine Athlete
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You Go Where You Look
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The Front Door Analogy, That Will Help Improve Your Connection
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How to Ride a Bench Jump
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Behind the Bit VS Behind the Vertical
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