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Guide to interval training

Mark Smith, 26 April 2013 12:52

To boost your horse’s fitness and stamina incorporate interval training into his work. We speak to riding at speed expert, Mark Smith, who gives his expert guide. A 20-minute interval training session should consist of: - Four minutes in walk - Three minutes in trot - One minute in walk - Two minutes in canter - One minute in walk ...

Tackling ditches

Katy Islip, 11 April 2013 14:46

Don’t let the fear factor put you off tackling ditches – learn how to confidently clear these rider frighteners in style with this advice from eventer Emily Llewellyn When you’re introducing your horse to ditches, start small with narrow and shallow examples, and try to avoid water-filled ones at first to keep it really simple. Don’t worry about showing ...

Benefits of gridwork

Larissa Chapman, 22 March 2013 13:08

Eventer Nick Turner outlines the benefits of gridwork: - It encourages your horse to be more reactive off your aids and make a better shape over fences- It improves his rhythm over fences- It helps you both to improve your balance- Different fences and distances between fences teach him to lengthen and shorten his strides- It enables you to be ...

Help cyclists pass horses safely

Katy Islip, 14 March 2013 14:09

There are many potential hazards we face when we go out hacking with our horses, and one of those is cyclists, who can spook horses because of their almost silent approach. But with a bit of consideration on both sides, we can all share our roads, bridleways and byways as safely as possible – read on for some great tips ...

Arena etiquette

Katy Islip, 12 March 2013 16:34

Whether you’re warming up at a show or sharing your school, knowing how to ride in open order will help you confidently negotiate the perils of group riding. - Ask permission before you enter the arena to ensure the entrance is clear - Once you’re in close the gate immediately, and if you’re already inside wait until it’s shut before ...

Clear communication tips

Lucinda Fredericks, 28 February 2013 16:11

Top event rider, Lucinda Fredericks, gives her top tips for crystal clear communication to help you achieve a perfect partnership with your horse - Riders come in all shapes and sizes so adapt the ideal position to how you’re made. If you have long legs, it can be more difficult to ride a narrower horse unless you shorten your stirrups ...

Focusing around other horses

Larissa Chapman, 22 February 2013 16:42

Equine behaviourist Emma Massingale gives her advice on helping your horse concentrate when around other horses We all know that horses are herd animals and their instincts tell them to stay with others. This instinct doesn’t usually cause too many problems until you bump into another herd of happy hackers when you’re out on a ride and suddenly your horse ...

Improve his straightness

Katy Islip, 14 February 2013 16:30

Dressage trainer and judge, Vikki Hayton, gives her advice on how to improve your horse's straightness. Assess where you are now by riding down the centre, quarter or three-quarter line and be honest about how straight you are – a straight horse requires a disciplined rider! As you ride around your school think how much weight you have in each hand and ...

Prevent kicking

Larissa Chapman, 01 February 2013 16:50

If you have a horse who kicks out at you, it’s important that he learns to accept you at close range. Natural Horsemanship trainer, Charles Wilson, shares simple exercises that will help but warns that you should expect the process to take a few weeks. - Hold your horse loosely with a leadrope over your arm in a small area ...

Warm-up for schooling

Larissa Chapman, 01 February 2013 15:47

Before riding you should always warm yourself and your horse properly to avoid injury, expert Anne Ratcliffe gives her advice on the perfect schooling warm-up The first 10 minutes of your warm-up should be spent in walk. Try to keep your horse thinking, so he doesn’t become distracted and mess about. Riding plenty of turns and small circles and changing direction frequently ...

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