Simple Breakthrough Exercises
…issue and practice those exercises again. Or, at least, read through the sidebar on page 14 that reviews this information before you add more exercises to your list of “can-do’s”…
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Seven Great Horse and Rider Makeovers
…For schooling English, try a good pair of schooling breeches or tights depending on how hot it is outside (tights tend to be cooler). For schooling breeches, I would suggest…
Every Minute Counts
…mounted exercises you can do to maximize your horse time. Plus, these exercises will benefit both you and your horse and build your confidence in each other. Every single minute…
Going Forward, Thinking Back
…you spend practicing these exercises is going to depend on you, not on your horse. The exercises themselves aren’t physically demanding for him. In fact, he’s really only about 20%…
Buying Custom Chaps By Mail Or Web
…and rodeo events. Though not appropriate at English events, they’re used extensively schooling. They protect and warm your legs and offer better contact through the upper thighs, all the while…
Rainy Day Exercises
…an unmounted lesson. You probably can’t charge your usual rate for the session, but both you and your students will benefit from a series of rainy-day exercises. Julie Peterson, Pilates…
Exercises for a Rider’s Tight Muscles
Question: Recently I began to ride again, and at age 45 I’m experiencing aches and pains. Particularly, my hips are very stiff. Are there any exercises/stretches that would help stretch…
Video: Exercises to Tune Your Eye for Jumps
…the 1996 Olympics, in which his teams placed fourth and second, respectively. To read more about Peter’s exercises to improve your track-riding skills, see “2 Exercises to Tune Your Eye”…
Two Exercises to Improve Your Riding Balance
I’m going to get you started and help you prepare for one of the most basic dressage tests at a show–Training Level, Test 1. I’ll demonstrate exercises to improve your…
Exercises for a Horse Heavy on the Forehand
…permitting him to be straight. These two categories of exercises complement each other in producing a well-balanced and obedient horse. First, I will give you two longitudinal exercises that are…