AskHQ: Filler fear
Q: My horse is generally very forward-going and happy to jump. However, the second you introduce any type of filler she is a nervous wreck. How can I help her…
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Feb 12, 2022
Winter warming up and cooling down
A proper warm-up and cool-down are especially important over the winter period. Low temperatures mean your horse’s body needs longer than usual to warm up to a working temperature. Warming…
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May 3, 2021
AskHQ: Should I use a stronger bit?
Q: I have a problem with a horse who is in a snaffle bit. He works great in it for flatwork but he tends to get strong and ignore my…
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Aug 15, 2020
AskHQ: Halt problems
Q: Every time I halt, my dressage horse will stop square and then immediately swing his hindquarters to the right. I always get points taken off for my halt. How…
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Jan 21, 2020
AskHQ: What is considered true collection?
Q: What is considered true collection? A: Ultimate collection does not only ask for a great deal of straightness, flexibility and co-ordination but it also asks for tremendous mental concentration…
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Oct 11, 2019
AskHQ: HQHack1000
Q: Why should I do #HQHack1000? Asked by an imaginary friend for the purposes of advocating hacking… A: #HQHack1000 is a country-wide equestrian challenge. The goal is to hack 1,000km…
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Sep 22, 2019
Refusing the jump
Ask HQ: I've had problems with my horse refusing and my instructor says it's because I'm not committed to the jump. Is this true? Horses pick up on our body…
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Jan 24, 2019
Nissan Grassroots Development Clinic
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow in its 8th year, the showjumping grassroots clinic is a morning dedicated to those enthusiastic young riders from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and is held on the first day of…
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Mar 26, 2018
What does it mean if a rider has a hot seat?
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]‘hot seat’ is a pushy seat where the rider sits ‘on top’ of the horse, instead of ‘around’ the horse and ‘in’ the saddle. The cause of this problem…
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Dec 23, 2017
Behind every successful rider is a coach who is constantly teaching, motivating and inspiring their rider
9 tips to choosing the right coach
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll instructors have their own personal style of teaching, which will work for some but not for others. As a rider, you will likely change instructors a few times as…
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Nov 27, 2017
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