Horses
#ProkoniBestExercises: top dressage exercises from Margaritta Sergeeva and Natalia Martyanova
Prokoni.ru continues the column #ProkoniBestExercises: top dressage exercises from dressage riders. We hope you will be able to find answers to your questions and find out what exercises are present in the daily…
#OnHorseBack: Work on straightness
Working on straightness is perhaps one of the main topics for training – why is it so important? — In a limited space, it is sometimes so difficult to move straight from the…
#ProkoniBestExercises: Evgenia Davydova spoke about her training and work with horses
We continue the #ProkoniBestExercises dressage column, which has gained great popularity among our readers, and this time we made it even more interesting! Today we share with you the comments of Evgenia Davydova,…
Three Exercises for Dressage Riders to Help Keep Your Heel Down
A common problem especially faced by dressage riders is the heel rising in the stirrup. When the heel is up, the rider cannot properly use his leg, his calves, and instead of this…
Four common hand problems and how to fix them
Photo: fei.org Author of the article: Sophie Baker Source: fei.org A few tips on how to calm your hands so that they stop pulling and bouncing All riders dream of it – a…
What to do if the horse “pulls” at a gallop?
Photo courtesy of FEI.org Do you have a “hot”, easily excitable horse? It’s a big deal: you never need use a whip, she is more sensitive on the foot and her natural tendency…
Effective management: what you need to know about spur injuries
There are many reasons why a horse stays “over the leg” or, as they say, becomes “dead on the leg”. Here’s what riders need to know about the effects of skin damage caused…
5 elements where riders lose their points
British dressage expert, writer and trainer Peter Dove talks about common test rider mistakes and how to prevent them and get better marks. https://www.horseandhound.co.uk 1. 20m circles Peter says: “Riders have to be…
How to make the perfect stop
Some helpful tips on how to get the perfect square stop from five-star eventing rider Coral Keen. Credit: Lucy Merrell / https://www.horseandhound.co.uk 1. When you first start introducing stops into your work, it…
Any horse can pull back on 8 or 9!
The rein back seems like a simple element, but it is an invaluable tool to have in your luggage, whether you spend most of your time on the triathlon courses or in the…
