ASKHQ: DIFFERENT SADDLES

Q: What are the differences between jumping, dressage and general purpose (GP) saddles? A: Here's an overview of the key differences between these three types of saddle: Jumping saddles Purpose: Jumping saddles are designed for showjumping or cross-country, where the rider needs to maintain a secure and balanced seat while navigating jumps. Key features: Flatter seat: Jumping…

BylizzieJuly 7, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

BACK TO BASICS 4

Reaction If you feel like your horse is a little slow in his reactions to the leg , now’s the time to iron out those glitches! Just as the horse should respond with ease to the rider’s contact, so too should his reactions be quick to the leg. Assess by asking …

BylizzieJune 5, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: BACK AND NECK PAIN

Q: As a rider, I deal with a lot of pain in my back and neck. How do I go about treating this, and what are the different options? Asked by Christie Baines A: Many riding-related injuries occur in the back and neck. There are several factors involved as to why this happens, and there are also…

BylizzieMay 7, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: What are the key checkpoints to look out for during the warm-up? A: The key things to establish during your warm-up are as follows: Contact During the warm-up the contact should gradually be taken up by the rider and accepted by the horse. When taking up the contact, you should always strive for a smooth connection…

BylizzieApril 12, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

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 could be a number of things and most often it can be traced back to the centre of the body: the buttocks, lower abdomen, lower back,…

BylizzieDecember 23, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

HOW CAN YOU TEACH A HORSE TO BE MORE REACTIVE TO THE AIDS?

Train your horse to go forward from your leg and to slow down from the reins and seat [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he principle of action is reaction. Horses naturally yield away from pressure. It is very helpful to teach the horse to move away from pressure, like in the washing place when you ask the horse to step aside.…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training Know How

Rider and seat position

HQ is thrilled to be exclusively partnered with the Dutch-based Equine Support International (ESI). ESI educates equestrians all over the world to increase levels of equestrian knowledge. This helps horse owners, stables, educational institutions and federations to take a step forward with horse wellbeing and the sport in general. ESI provides unique custom-made solutions such…

BylizzieApril 19, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: DIFFERENT SADDLES

BACK TO BASICS 4

ASKHQ: BACK AND NECK PAIN

ASKHQ: WARM-UP

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF A RIDER HAS A HOT SEAT?

HOW CAN YOU TEACH A HORSE TO BE MORE REACTIVE TO THE AIDS?

Rider and seat position

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