Advanced Equitation – Changing the bend in the counter canter
A common ride-off test in advanced equitation classes involves turning to a jump on the counter lead. This becomes a…
The Right Canter
In this topic Denny shows us the importance of establishing the “Right” canter. He demonstrates how getting to the right…
Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein
These days you hear the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” tossed around in schooling rings and during lessons with…
Backing Issues
Does your horse freeze when you ask him to back up? Perhaps he raises his head to evade the command…
Self Carriage
Self carriage is the horse’s ability to carry himself on his own without relying on the rider for balance or…
Getting And Keeping The Dull Horse In Front Of Your Leg
Is your horse dull to your leg? Are you constantly nagging your horse with your spur? Are there worn patches…
A Flat Ride with Archie Cox
On course, all the adjustments made to your track and your pace has to happen seamlessly, almost invisibly. The best…
Improving Your Flying Changes
A lot of issues can crop up that result in less than perfect flying changes. Perhaps your horse anticipates or…
Circle Exercise
Top equitation, hunter and jumper trainer, Val Renihan, has an exercise to hone the rider’s accuracy while reinforcing the horseʼs…
Dressage for Jumpers
A schooling session over fences with George Morris in the tack as he demonstrates his favorite dressage exercises as they…
Cynthia Hankins’ Favorite Flat Exercises
Cynthia Hankins, top trainer, clinician and ”R” judge, gives us her personal favorite flat exercises designed to maximize the horse’s…
Hunters Under Saddle
John French shows us what the judges are looking for in a Hunter Under Saddle class and how you can…