Free-Longeing: The Correct Way To Do It
…your longe line is attached. Going around on a 20- or 25-meter circle can be as physically taxing off a longe line as on a longe line. But in a…
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Tips to Keep Riding Midlife and Beyond
…be physically able to ride. Rewarding. Here, we’re talking the satisfaction of achievement. The competitive aims we had when younger may no longer be relevant, but we feel an ongoing…
Fifteen Pointers for a Healthier Horse
…standing in a stall 24/7 doesn’t cut it,” says veterinarian and applied animal behaviorist Bonnie Beaver of Texas A&M University. Physically, different types of movement–meandering around the pasture, bursts of…
Dressage Life: Straightness and Balance in the Horse
…the rider’s physical development, as well. Did the rider also need to progress physically from one step to the next, building on the previous steps? I was focused on the…
Transitions, the Secret to Balanced Riding
…three objectives: First, they help the horse to understand the meaning of the aids to go forward and come back. Second, they make him physically strong by building muscle. And…
Recreational Riding: What Do I Need to Know to Get Started?
…that your horse be physically fit, responsive to your cues as a rider and have a calm disposition. Physical Fitness Although recreational riding is a non-competitive activity and a great…
IHSA: Riding Both Western and English
…all know, riding in only one discipline can leave us physically, mentally and financially drained. Read on for the thoughts of two members of The Ohio State Equestrian Team who…
Video: Introduce Your Horse to Water Jumps
Eventer Boyd Martin shows you how to give your horse the best start for conquering cross-country water questions, both mentally and physically….
Clearing Up Your Cues with John Lyons
…No. That’s not physically possible. No one can precisely duplicate someone else’s hand, seat, or leg position even if he spends years trying. While two people may think they are…
Riding Like Clockwork
…it physically easy for him to do what you ask. You can see how this works by asking a friend to help you with a short demonstration. Have your friend…