AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE GAIT ANALYSIS, PART 1
Text: Christie Bull (www.cwbiokinetics.co.za) Visual assessment of equine movement and lameness, colloquially known as ‘eyeballing it’, has been done for […]
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2024 IN REVIEW – PHILIP SMITH MEMORIAL EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Photography: Merlynn Trichardt Photography One of the highlights of the Easter Festival hosted at Kyalami Equestrian Park each year is
DRESSAGE FOR THE SHOWJUMPING HORSE
Text: Shari Michaelis While showjumping might seem like a ‘point and shoot’ discipline to some spectators, a good showjumping round
BACK TO BASICS 5
And finally, to round of this mini series, here are a few extra exercises you can add to your schooling
ASKHQ: TRANSITION TROUBLE
[Q] How can I keep my horse on the bridle when transitioning downwards? Asked by Chesney Williams [A] Problems with
ASKHQ: THE SITTING TROT
Q: I just can’t sit the sitting trot. How can I improve this? Answered by Elena Jankowitz A: The sitting
Ask HQ, Horse Channel, Horse Health, Horse Training
ASKHQ: RISING TROT
Q: How does the rising trot affect the horse’s back? Answered by Hayley Kruger A: The rising trot can be
ASKHQ: BREAKING INTO DOWNWARD TRANSITIONS
Q: How can you stop a horse from breaking into downward transitions? A: All too often riders experience that feeling
Tricky transitions
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]nless you’re a competitive dressage rider, riding perfect transitions are probably not top of mind. It may not seem like
Lengthening and collection
Lengthening and collecting is a useful exercise to practice during schooling sessions because it improves your horse’s level of responsiveness