The Psychology of Performance, Part 2. Goal setting.
If you want to excel at anything, you have to learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings, both the good and the bad. Excellence… Read More »The Psychology of Performance, Part 2. Goal setting.
training
Shoulder-in
Shoulder-in is the mother of all lateral movements. It was described in detail by the Grand Master François Robichon de la Guérinière along with its… Read More »Shoulder-in
Walking like a camel – the lateral walk
By Bronwen Meredith Many of us have been told that the walk is an ‘unfixable’ gait and that it is therefore best to leave it… Read More »Walking like a camel – the lateral walk
AskHQ: French link snaffle
Q: My horse throws his head when I ride him. If I ride him in a bitless bridle he doesn’t do this, but in his… Read More »AskHQ: French link snaffle
HQ Issue 153 on shelf now!
HQ153 is our final issue for 2020, and we’re pretty happy to be seeing the back of this first year of the ‘20s. At the… Read More »HQ Issue 153 on shelf now!
AskHQ: Swimming
Q: Will my horse benefit from swimming? A: There are many benefits of swimming for horses. The key benefits obviously come in terms of fitness… Read More »AskHQ: Swimming
AskHQ: Stretch it out
Q: What is the best way to shorten my reins after allowing my horse to stretch? Asked by Kath Harrison A stretch is often a… Read More »AskHQ: Stretch it out
AskHQ: Getting educated
Q: What is the best way to educate yourself if qualifications and formal training are out of your price range? If you don’t have the… Read More »AskHQ: Getting educated
Back to Basics 3
Straighten up Straightness is important for all horses – regardless of discipline – and something riders should work hard to establish, regardless of the horse’s… Read More »Back to Basics 3
AskHQ: Tripping
Q: How can I teach my horse to be more careful with his feet? He just doesn’t seem to pick them up properly. Asked by… Read More »AskHQ: Tripping