Glossary of Equine Terms – V
Vaulting: Equestrian sport involving gymnastic exercises done on the back of a moving horse. Vertical: (i) Upright fence with no spread. Can be rails, planks, gate or wall. (ii) Also…
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Training a Buddy-Sour or Barn-Sour Horse with John Lyons
…the horse isn’t upset, work on particular exercises that give you good control. Be specific in your requests. Don’t just lead or walk the horse around. Cool-headed Training Realize that…
Remembering Remarkable Rugged Lark
…as the child struggled with difficult balance and coordination exercises. Her instructor made her work hard and challenged her to do better. But Salvatori was eager to learn, idolizing Steele…
Top IHSA Coach Shares Training Program
…while planning their next move–a must in the show ring. And the actual practice exercises, designed with IHSA competition’s unique challenges in mind, develop technique that works through understanding, communication…
Book Excerpt: Help Your Horse Flex to the Halter
…straighten his neck between exercises. Let him straighten his head and neck for five seconds or so after he’s flexed. This rewards him and provides an incentive for him to…
Book Excerpt: Real Life Dressage
…to simple stretching exercises in a snaffle bridle or by just hacking for a week. Be prepared to go to a few shows before you start to compete to get…
Ask Horse Journal: 06/04
…warm weather. This is just baseline intake, and he will need more when he exercises and sweats. Try adding his baseline amount to his feed and putting out an extra…
Improve Your Dressage Riding Position
International dressage rider Belinda Nairn-Wertman offers basic exercises that improve your riding position and feel–and get you out of the ring….
Horse & Rider 2003 Articles Index
…pg. 56 Seven Days to a More Responsive Horse, Dec., pg. 51 Throw a Foal Party, Dec., pg. 66 Turn-lane exercises, Jan, pg. 22 Women’s cattle drive, May, pg. 74…
The Ankle Is The Key
…pointers and exercises to improve your leg, upper body and arms, starting at the bottom — your ankle. (See “From the Bottom Up” editorial in this month’s issue.) In order…