FLATWORK FEBRUARY #20: GIVE AND RETAKE
As well as being a required movement in many dressage tests, this exercise is a very good test of your […]
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ASKHQ: STRAIGHT APPROACH
Q: How can I keep my horse straight over fences? Are there any exercises that help with this? A: A
ASKHQ: WHAT IS A HACKAMORE?
Q: What is a hackamore? A: Many horsemen the world over opt to use a hackamore, particularly when starting a
ASKHQ: STRETCH IT OUT
Q: What is the best way to shorten my reins after allowing my horse to stretch? Asked by Kath Harrison
BACK TO BASICS 2
By Charlotte Bastiaanse Contact and connection The majority of well-schooled horses ‘accept a contact’, but what does that actually mean?
ASKHQ: STRETCHING OUT
Q: My horse tosses his head when he comes up from a stretch? Why is this? Asked by Kath Harrison
ASKHQ: WARM-UP
Q: What are the key checkpoints to look out for during the warm-up? A: The key things to establish during
ASKHQ: WHAT IS ‘SOFT FEEL’ IN COWBOY DRESSAGE®?
Q: What is ‘Soft Feel’ in Cowboy Dressage? A: ‘Soft Feel’ (or ‘Fresh Rein’) is the guiding principle of Cowboy