Showjumping training
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‘Like taking your horse to the gym’ — how this raised pole exercise could up your horse’s game
Caroline Moore, former five-star eventer and British Eventing national under-18 coach and junior team coach, explains how you can use this exercise to develop your horse’s hoof/brain co-ordination
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#SundaySchool: how to improve rhythm over fences
Event rider and coach Nick Gauntlett explains how you can use poles to dictate the rhythm that will give horse and rider belief in their approach to a fence
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#SundaySchool: controlling the canter with Jessica Mendoza
The international showjumper uses a canter-on-a-circle exercise to help develop balance and control, which can be used in the ring
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#SundaySchool: How can I improve my horse’s confidence with water trays?
Former event rider and current working hunter specialist Louise Lyons provides some advice on tackling this element
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10 tips to banish competition riding nerves
Do you suffer from competition riding nerves? Find out how to take control and use nerves to improve your performance
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#SundaySchool: How do I stop my horse getting too close to a fence?
Showjumper David Simpson shares an exercise to ensure your horse meets a fence on the perfect stride
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8 top tips to help you jump a clear showjumping round (when we’re out of lockdown)
We all know how to walk a showjumping course so we know where to go, which fence comes next and what the distances are in the combination fences, but what other things should you be thinking about as you walk around the track prior to your round?
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How to ride a perfect dog leg line while jumping
Here’s some helpful pointers from Irish international showjumper David Simpson on how to ride a perfect dog leg line while showjumping
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#SundaySchool: Joe Stockdale — how to keep your horse on a good line to the next fence
The international showjumper offers expert advice for ensuring your horse stays on the perfect line for take-off
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Clear for take-off — how to jump from the right spot every time
Here’s some helpful pointers from Irish international showjumper David Simpson on how to achieve the perfect take-off spot
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#SundaySchool: Jessica Mendoza — how to practise seeing a stride with control
The international showjumper explains how to adjust a horse’s stride over related distances
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Andrew Nicholson and Robbie Power on what makes the perfect jumping round
This duo of top horsemen combined their expertise recently at the International Eventing Forum
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5 tips from the top to help you ride winning jump-off turns
Kirstie Leightley, an international showjumper who is based with top rider Guy Williams in France, shares her top tips on how to be unbeatable in a jump-off
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What’s the secret to seeing the perfect stride every time?
Five-star event rider Georgie Spence provides one rider with some helpful advice on how to see a stride while jumping
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#SundaySchool: how to teach your horse to land on the correct leg
Irish event rider Austin O’Connor explains a simple exercise to help teach horses to land on the correct canter lead after a jump
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Camilla Bingham’s showjumping blog: the importance of getting the right training
Camilla rounds up her final shows of 2019 and shares some useful exercises too
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Fancy giving combined training a go? Here’s what you need to know...
Love both dressage and jumping? Find out why the British Dressage (BD) combined training series could be perfect for you
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#SundaySchool: How to perfect a related distance on a curve
Showjumper Oliver Tuff explains how to tackle dog-leg lines, which can be tricky if you don’t approach them correctly
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#SundaySchool: How do I stop my horse from getting too close to a fence?
Showjumper David Simpson shares an exercise to ensure your horse meets a fence on the perfect stride