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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

BACK TO BASICS 4

Reaction   If you feel like your horse is a little slow in his reactions to the leg , now’s…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: What are the key checkpoints to look out for during the warm-up? A: The key things to establish during…

7 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he principle of action is reaction. Horses naturally yield away from pressure. It is very helpful to teach the horse…

9 years ago

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…

11 years ago