From the Barn
Ah, the course walk: a phenomenon unique to show jumping that confuses non-equestrians and non-showjumpers alike, as unmounted equestrians (and their coaches) take weirdly long and deliberate steps around a course of jumps, count on their fingers, and mutter to themselves.Ever wonder...
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There’s cantering on the wrong leg, and then there’s counter canter. When ridden correctly, it’s a useful training exercise for both obedience and balance. Plus, dressage riders will have to perform counter canter at shows if they want to progress...
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Welcome to our third instalment on the scales of training. In parts one and two, we discussed the first two scales: rhythm and suppleness. In part three, we’ll be looking at connection – or contact, as some people call it. Not...
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You’ve reached the final article in our six-part series on the scales of training. Parts one to five covered rhythm, suppleness, connection, impulsion, and straightness. In this sixth installment, we’ll look at the final scale – collection. If you haven’t yet read the first five articles,...
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Colic strikes fear into the heart of horsepeople everywhere, and with good reason – colic is the leading preventable cause of death in horses.Of the estimated 9.2 million horses in the US, roughly 10% (or 920,000) will experience at least...
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