ASKHQ: MIRRORS FOR FLATWORK
Q: How do I use mirrors to improve my flatwork? A: Mirrors are handy and can act like your eyes […]
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ASKHQ: STRUGGLING WITH MY HORSE’S TRAINING
Q: I’m really struggling with my horse’s training. I’m too embarrassed to admit to anyone that I’m having trouble, but
MANAGING AN ATHLETE – TOP TIPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR HORSE AT AN EVENT
With the Olympics occupying our screens and closer to home, the upcoming World Cup Qualifier down in Shongweni, here at
FLATWORK FEBRUARY #11: SPIRAL IN AND OUT
We have featured both The Spiral and The Stairs so now, we are going to combine the two… So, how
FLATWORK FEBRUARY #10: THE STAIRS
‘The Stairs’ is an excellent exercise to help improve your horse’s suppleness by using a leg yield. You can do
FLATWORK FEBRUARY #5: PUSH AND COLLECT
In essence, this exercise asks that you ‘push’ forward on the long side of the arena and ‘collect’ on the
FLATWORK FEBRUARY #3: THE FIGURE EIGHT
The Figure 8 is typically done with 20m circles with a change of direction where the two circles join over
FLATWORK FEBRUARY #2: THE STATION
To begin this exercise, you need four transition markers. Place a pole parallel to the arena edge and complete a
ASKHQ: WATER-PHOBIA
Q: My horse hates water, even tiny puddles. If we encounter water on an outride, I have to find a
UNDERSTANDING THE CORE
The core in a horse is just as important as it is in humans. Yet, relative to the emphasis most