Training - Good Horse

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Should I lease a horse?

August 28, 2020 combinationhorseequestrian, riding

Leasing a horse can be a wonderful and educational experience. Here are a few considerations before you take the next step on your equestrian journey!

Top Tip that will save you Time, Money, and Heartache

August 28, 2020 combinationhorsecare, training, vet

Don’t try to shut the stable door after the horse has already bolted! The best way to address problems is to intervene before things get out of hand!

How much horse experience do you really have?

August 28, 2020 combinationhorsetraining, coaching

Seasoned equestrian? New to horses? Here’s how to get the most out of your time with horses. And remember, not all experience is equally useful!

Different Ways to Film Yourself Riding

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 combinationhorse

Would you like to be able to film yourself riding without a helper? Here are several ways to do just that!

Five favourite stretches for improving your riding

April 19, 2020 adminriding, rider fitness

Become a more effective (and more comfortable!) rider with these simple hip and leg stretches.

Bit fit: How many wrinkles?

May 22, 2019 combinationhorsecommunication, training, equestrian, bits

Understanding your equipment is fundamental to good horsemanship! Care needs to go into adjusting a horse’s bit so as to promote comfort and communication.

Can we prevent trigger stacking?

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 combinationhorseemotion, fear, horse psychology, training

We can’t control everything – but are there ways that we can help prepare our horse to stay calm under pressure and be less affected by the unexpected?

Dressage for Jumping – Part 3

January 9, 2019February 12, 2019 combinationhorsehorse psychology, training, equestrian, show jumping

Dressage principles can help you and your horse excel in any jumping discipline. Here are just some of the ways in which all that flatwork pays off!

Dressage for Jumping – Part 2

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 combinationhorsetraining, equestrian, show jumping, classical dressage

Are you a jumper who finds dressage boring? Learn how dressage principles can contribute to your performance over fences.

Dressage for Jumping – Part 1

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 combinationhorseequestrian, show jumping, welfare, outline

Dressage basics are important for any jumping discipline. Here are a few ways in which exercises on the flat can help your horse perform better over fences.