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What the FEI's 2027 rule means for riders From 1 January 2027, according to Horse and Hound's Lucy Elder, FEI…

14 hours ago

ASKHQ: HOW TO STOP REPLAYING WHAT WENT WRONG

Q: How do I stop replaying my mistakes after a show? I obsess over everything I did wrong. A: Post-show…

8 months ago

ASKHQ: CAN YOU LEARN TO BE CONFIDENT?

Q: My trainer says I need to 'just be confident,' but I don't know how to make myself feel confident.…

8 months ago

ASKHQ: ANXIOUS TO RETURN TO A SHOW AFTER A BAD EXPERIENCE

Q: I had a bad experience at a show, and now I'm terrified to go back. How do I rebuild…

8 months ago

ASKHQ: MY NERVES MAKE ME HOLD MY BREATH WHEN I RIDE

Q: My nerves make me breathe shallowly and hold my breath. How do I remember to breathe properly while riding?…

8 months ago

ASKHQ: STRENGTHENING THE LOWER LEG

Q: How can I go about strengthening my lower leg? A: Many of us have issues with our lower leg…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: RIDING FREQUENCY

Q: I only ride three times a week. Can I still make progress? A: Yes — consistency matters more than…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: IMPROVING CANTER TRANSITIONS

Q: What’s the best way to improve my horse’s canter transitions? A: Quality trot creates a quality transition so focus…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: FORWARD WHILE HACKING, BEHIND THE LEG IN THE ARENA

Q: My horse is really forward out hacking, but behind the leg in the arena. Why is that? A: It’s…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: HILL WORK

Q: How can I safely introduce hill work into my training routine? A: Hill work is an excellent way to…

1 year ago