Lateral work, such as leg yield, is incredibly beneficial to our horses for their schooling and development. All to often we overlook the basics and forget that without having mastered them the more advanced movements are much harder to achieve. What is leg yield? Leg Yield is when the horse moves on two tracks; both forwards and sideways. The inside …
Team Selwood Equestrian team starts well for 2017
The Selwood equestrian team remains unchanged this year and we are excited to see what the season ahead brings. With our mix of international riders across the disciplines it certainly looks set to be a busy year! EVENTING Tim & Jonelle Price spent the start of the year in the sunshine down in Vejer de la Frontera in Spain and …
“I’m new to the competition scene and i don’t know what to wear?”
As established competition riders with experience under our belts we automatically know what we can and cannot wear for different disciplines. Whether it is clothing or tack. But what about the new horse owners? Or those who have taken the plunge and decided competing is now for them? Or even those who have returned to the competition scene after time …
‘Ask the Experts’ – with International dressage rider Jessica Gale
DRESSAGE & FLATWORK ADVICE FROM PRO RIDER JESSICA GALE We have asked a selection of pro riders to pass on their top tips to answer some of the most common areas riders struggle with when training and competing their own horses. This week we hear from International dressage rider Jessica Gale. Jess has competed at Internationals including Hickstead, Kapellen and …