jumping

ASKHQ: FILLER FEAR

Q: My horse is generally very forward-going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of filler…

5 years ago

AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUITATION

Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the overall position or style of the rider…

5 years ago

ASKHQ: STRAIGHT APPROACH

Q: How can I keep my horse straight over fences? Are there any exercises that help with this? A: A…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: DOG-LEG

Q: How do you jump a dogleg? A: A dogleg is a curved line from one fence to another to…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: THE OLDER HORSE

Q: Is it worth buying an older horse? Answered by Farryn Day A: Over the years, I have heard many…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: WALKING THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE

Q: How should you walk a cross-country course? A: If you are going to jump a cross-country course, walking it…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SHOW JACKET FIT

Q: How do I know if a show jacket fits correctly? A: Show jackets are important (and often expensive) pieces…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: TRIPPING

Q: How can I teach my horse to be more careful with his feet? He just doesn't seem to pick…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SMOOTH TURNS

Q: I really struggle to make smooth changes of direction when jumping, and often as a consequence lose balance, impulsion…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: COMBINATION CONUNDRUM

Q: What can you do to help a horse who likes to run out in combinations? A: First ask yourself:…

6 years ago