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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Basic Suppling Exercise # 5
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An Exercise to Rev Up the LAZY Jumper
Does your horse need some motivation over fences?? Here is an exercise that will rev him up, and make him more game about jumping!
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An Important Skill to Practice For Riding a Cross Country Course
One thing that every cross country course has in common, no matter what the level, is that the first jump on course will be negotiated from at least somewhat of a standing start. And you have to be able to do it WELL, if you want to have a good first jump! Every rider should be working on this!
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A Little Trick That is Helpful in the Training of Hot or Nervous Horses
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How to Train for Self Carriage at the Gallop
Training for self carriage at the gallop is vital for safety and soundness. Without it, horses become heavy on the forehand, lose responsiveness, and risk injury or falls. Learn how to achieve true harmony and better balance on cross country here!
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Does Your Horse Fall In When Lunging?
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A Simple Exercise to Help You to Relax and Reset the Position of Your Shoulders When Riding
Horses mirror their rider’s posture. Tension & slumped shoulders create muscle imbalances, causing you to grip & overuse reins. Forcing "shoulders back" rarely works because tension remains. Here is a quick & simple fix to find relaxed, square shoulders & help your horse carry himself in balance.
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All About the Volte!
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An Exercise to Help Teach Your Horse to Seek the Connection
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The Most Productive Way to Begin Each Ride
A good strategy is key to getting the most out of daily rides. Starting in a way that sets you and your horse up for success helps you feel less stagnant and make more progress as a team. While every team is unique, here are some ideas for the beginning of each ride to help the majority of riders!
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