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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Sooner or later every Event rider finds themselves at a competition with rain or slippery, deep mud. If you know how to handle those conditions, you can still have a fun and successful event! Riding in muddy conditions is not dangerous if the horse and rider are well prepared.
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Some lucky riders are born with a natural ability to FEEL exactly what the horse is doing underneath them, or what their own bodies are doing when they are riding. But the rest of us have to develop that skill. Learn how to do that here!
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How do you know if the working trot that you have in competition is the RIGHT working trot for your horse? Could you possibly have better scores with more impulsion? Or are you trying for too much impulsion and actually making your horse too quick? Find out here!
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