jumping

FITNESS IS NOT ONE THING

A horse can become less breathless before every tissue in the body is ready to take on more load. Cardiovascular…

3 months ago

GENETICS AND PERFORMANCE

Are we any closer to linking DNA to ability? For as long as horses have been bred for sport, breeders…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: JUMP REFUSALS

Q: My horse has started refusing jumps he used to pop over easily. What could be going on? A: A…

1 year ago

GIRTH FITTING GUIDE

Follow these steps: Step 1: Choose the right girth shape Start with your horse’s conformation and saddle placement. Horse type…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: DIFFERENT SADDLES

Q: What are the differences between jumping, dressage and general purpose (GP) saddles? A: Here's an overview of the key…

1 year ago

POSITION PERFECT – FINE TUNING YOUR JUMPING POSITION

Showjumping has become an increasingly technical discipline, demanding utmost precision from horse and rider. While most can acknowledge rider error…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: PUISSANCE

Q: What is a puissance competition? And how does it work? A: A puissance competition, also known as the 'high…

2 years ago

THE FIVE PHASES OF THE JUMP

It’s no secret that it takes a lot of skill to successfully negotiate a fence. One thing that many riders…

2 years ago

THE PAIR TO WATCH – AMY MICHAU AND GO TO BLUE

Amy Michau and Go to Blue are on form. Their convincing victory in the Grand Prix at the 334 Sporthorse…

3 years ago

THE WEATHER IS NOT THE ONLY THING HEATING UP AT THE RWHS

Day four of Royal Windsor Horse Show offered brighter skies and yet more thrilling action. The Services proved they could…

3 years ago