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 …
5 fab exercises for schooling whilst you hack
We all know that our horses tend to be a little more forward when we hack out, than in the school. So why not make the most of this and school while you hack? Schooling whilst hacking is something your horse can benefit from and it keeps their attention switched on to their rider which can help reduce silly spooks …
‘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 …