Tip/Quote of the Day # 1354
Some horses ride a bit differently when show jumping on grass vs sand. Make sure you practice for both, if there is a chance you will eventually have to compete on both.
Some horses ride a bit differently when show jumping on grass vs sand. Make sure you practice for both, if there is a chance you will eventually have to compete on both.
"I am so surprised/shocked that almost every time I ask even an advanced rider to ride without stirrups they moan or make a face. A serious rider should prefer riding without stirrups. I even have riders who have never ever ridden without stirrups. Come on teachers, let'
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.
Make sure you understand the difference between energy and stored energy - it is the difference between speed and impulsion.
We want our horses to be confident to step up into our rein connection, yet not try to push through it.