Editor's Note: In the December 2006 issue, Jim Wofford offered his short list of things that, in his opinion, distinguish a horseman--er, horseperson--from just a rider (Are You a Horseman--or...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/eventing/woffordletters_020707/
Even if your horse is good about having his ears trimmed, handle them first to tune him in to what you're doing--you don't want to shock him by suddenly laying...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/grooming/eqeartrim3124/
This first rider’s leg position is classic. Her heel is down, her ankle flexed, and her calf softly on her horse. Her just-about-perfect knee angle (90 degrees or a hair...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/jumping-clinic-classics-a-classic-leg-position/
This rider uses the exaggerated leg position that I was taught: with an extremely pronounced turning out of the toe, a very sunken heel, and plenty of contact through the...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/jumping-clinic-classics-a-textbook-front-end/
A good position depends on a good leg, and this rider’s leg is very good: heel down, ankle flexed, toe out, and calf on her horse at the girth. Although...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/jumping-clinic-classics-a-very-good-leg/
April 23, 2012--Join eventing legend and Practical Horseman magazine columnist Jim Wofford for a FREE (with event admission), fun and educational cross-country course walk during the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day...
http://www.equisearch.com/news/jim-wofford-to-give-rolex-three-day-event-cross-country-course-walk/
With her very secure lower leg—heel down and absorbing the weight of her body, ankle flexed, toe out, lower leg resting on her horse’s side—this rider looks as if she’ll...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/jumping-clinic-classics-tight-in-the-tack/
This rider has an excellent leg. Her heels are down and her contact is evenly distributed; her leg hasn’t slipped back from the vertical over the jump. Her back is good,...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/jumping-clinic-classics-a-confident-pair/
March 23, 2009 -- Join eventing legend and Practical Horseman magazine columnist Jim Wofford for a FREE (with event admission) fun and educational cross-country course walk during the Rolex Kentucky...
http://www.equisearch.com/news/wofford_rolex_course_walk_032309/
I very much like this rider's old-fashioned leg with its foot on the inside of the iron. This foot position gives a lot of security, especially combined with a lowered...
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