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The Course Walk – Not Just a Stroll in the Park

Walking a show jumping course is not to be sneezed at. You have to:   be focused have a plan understand the questions the course is asking.   It is not always about jumping clear, although the jumps have to … Continue reading

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Trouble Shooting – Expert Advice to Avoid Refusals

When you enter the show ring your first concern is to get to eight jumps correctly and succinctly. Missing a distance is bad but a refusal will drop you out of the ribbons for sure. If you have a refusal … Continue reading

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Don’t Lose Your Cool – Ten tips to keep your cool at horse shows

  Most athletes have butterflies prior to the big game. When you, as a horse back rider and competitor have a case of nerves, your horse can feel it. Remember:   what goes in the brain, goes down the rein … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Hunter Round Part 2 – The Approach

Think of the hunter round of being composed of  five parts:  the start the approach the course the finish the exit The start was dealt with in part 1 and we are now moving into part 2 the approach to … Continue reading

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