Riding - Questions & Answers
STICK-ABILITY - Are you unbalanced and insecure in the saddle when jumping?
Many riders can become unbalanced and insecure in the saddle when jumping a fence or ditch, however small, which is not only unnerving for the rider but uncomfortable for the horse. Lack of a strong lower leg and a relaxed…
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS - for challenges horse and rider face in XC, Show Jumping and Dressage.- Refuses or stops at fence, Resisting going forward, Loosing leg contact - then read on
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE – with Horse Answers Today Quick troubleshooting tips for challenges faced by both Rider and Horse in Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. Every month we will be adding more tips to help you and your…
QUICK TIPS - DRESSAGE, SHOW JUMPING AND XC - Problems with horse not going forward, Hitting fences, Breaking gait - then read on
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE – with Horse Answers Today Quick troubleshooting tips for challenges faced by both Rider and Horse in Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. Every month we will be adding more tips to help you and your…
WHY USE A NOSE BAND
A noseband was the early tool used to domesticate and ride horses’ before the invention of the ‘bit’. A noseband helps keep the horse’s jaw closed therefore preventing the evasion of the bit it is also useful for attaching equipment…
FAST TRAFFIC SCARES MY HORSE
STAR LETTERQ. A year ago I bought an Arab gelding who is a beautiful ride apart from his problem with traffic. We are so lucky being surrounded by country lanes, which we hack out on, but its not enjoyable because…
PROTECT YOUR HORSE WHILST OUT ON LOAN
Star letter QUESTION Dear horseanswerstoday.com I’ve just been promoted at work which is brilliant news however my boss has informed me that I will be requested to travel overseas for a minimum of at least four months a year, often…
Returning to riding after a baby
STAR LETTERReturning to riding – letter from Mary K - Nottingham Q Dear Horse Answers Today I have been following your Enjoy Riding Campaign and hoped you could give me some advice. I am heavily pregnant and looking forward to…
LESSON STRUCTURE - To help your progress
Q. How can I structure my schooling sessions to help my horse progress?A. If you can, work with a good coach or instructor. Finding one to suit you and your horse isn't always easy so don't be afraid to have…
