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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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Do You Know What Skills You and Your Horse Need to Have Before Entering a Novice Level Event?
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"Reset" Your Aids
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Could YOU Jump a Fence That Fell Out of the Sky and Landed Three Strides in Front of You as You Canter or Gallop Along??
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An Exercise to Teach Your Horse to Be More HOT to Your Inside Leg Aid
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The Triangle Exercise
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The Classic Galloping Position
The proper galloping position allows the horse to gallop freely & unencumbered underneath the rider. Done correctly, it helps the horse to be optimally balanced, reduces fatigue, and contributes to the long term soundness of our hard working Event horses. Learn all about it here!
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The "Floor" of Your Dressage Seat
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Dressage Canter Adjustability Exercise # 2
Transitions make up much of your Dressage Test. If you want good scores, you must be able to make smooth, balanced transitions! Here is an exercise to improve your horse's adjustability and rideability, activate the hind quarters, increase throughness, and improve the canter.
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An Exercise to Help You to Refine Your Turning Aids
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An Exercise to Rev Your Horse's Motor - Building Impulsion & Hind Leg Engagement
A variation of the Rubber Band exercise, this "rev the motor" exercise helps you to turn the energy in your horse's stride into true hind leg engagement - which is the key to building collection! Here's how to do it:
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