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Tip of the Week: Week 3

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Mary King, 21 January 2010 14:18

Olympic eventer and nations’ favourite - Mary King "My top tip for anyone eventing is to get their seat – and particularly their lower leg – as secure as possible. For cross country this means your lower leg should be secure on your horse’s side, with your heels down. If anything, your legs should be slightly forward. It’s virtually impossible ...

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How to jump corners

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Mary King, 05 August 2008 14:47

Mary King says: “If a corner isn’t wide then jump it as a parallel. You only need to start angling them at Intermediate level. So approach it straight on, but to the narrow side of the centre. Keep your canter forward and bouncy – not flat.” Tips for jumping corners: For novice horses, practise over corner fences that have a ...

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How to school for cross-country

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Mary King, 05 August 2008 14:38

Mary King says: “Always use studs when riding cross-country as it gives horse and rider extra confidence. Until horses get to intermediate level, one stud in each shoe is enough. Use very pointy, long studs on dry ground and big square or dome ones in deep going.” Tips for cross-country schooling: Work on your canter. You should be able to ...

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