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
FLATWORK FEBRUARY #9: THE SIMPLE CHANGE
Yesterday, we looked at the walk-to-canter transition, and today, we add to that by combining it into a simple change.
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: THE WALK
The walk is a four-time pace, which means that there are four beats to each complete stride. All four beats
ASKHQ: WALKING IT OFF
Q: What can you do for a colicking horse other than walk him around while you’re waiting for the vet
ASKHQ: TRANSITION TROUBLE
[Q] How can I keep my horse on the bridle when transitioning downwards? Asked by Chesney Williams [A] Problems with
Lengthening and collection
Lengthening and collecting is a useful exercise to practice during schooling sessions because it improves your horse’s level of responsiveness