A whole year’s worth of schooling starts here!
If you ever go into the school wondering what on earth you’re going to work on, then this is just what you’ve been waiting for – part one of our new 13-part schooling series. Over the next 13 issues top trainer Malcolm Holtshausen will bring you plans and exercises to help you and your horse progress and develop – no matter where you’re at right now. Follow our series and you too can have fun schooling and improve while you’re at it.
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January: An Introduction
This month we look at how
to develop both rhythm and a
supple horse, as well as warming up and cooling down. |
February: Balance
If your horse isn't balanced, he won't be able to work correctly. Our easy-to-follow exercises tackle balance head on. |
March: Tackling Evasions
This time we look at how to tackle your horse's evasive behaviour, including spooks, pulling and rushing. |
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April: Developing paces
If you want to get the best out of your horse and do well at dressage, then his paces are important. All the basic gaits can be improved with the use of a few, targeted exercises. |
May: Suppleness
Left to their own devices, horses wouldn’t do much to make sure they were supple. You got to make sure that it happens. We show you how. |
June: Extension and Collection
You need to show lengthened strides from Novice level and collection makes an appearance at Elementary level. |
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July: Lateral work
Lateral work is often thought of as being only for those who have ‘made it’ or own expensive dressage horses. Not so. Lateral work is great exercise for all horses and has lots of benefits. |
August: Problem Solving
Every rider faces problems with their horse at times - the trick is knowing how to deal with them |
September: Coming soon! |
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October: Coming soon! |
November: Coming soon! |
December: Coming soon! |
