Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein
These days you hear the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” tossed around in schooling rings and during lessons with surprising regularly, but what does...
Advanced Equitation – Changing the bend in the counter canter
A common ride-off test in advanced equitation classes involves turning to a jump on the counter lead. This becomes a problem if your horse is...
Flatwork Training Tip for Jumpers
Learn how to make your turns faster by creating an engaged hind end and more responsive horse. Here’s an exercise Natasha incorporates into her flatwork...
Daily Flatting Tips
Dubai Show Jumping coach, Alice Debany Clero, is with us again applying her classic, methodical approach to daily flatwork. If you find your flatwork to...
The “Nip Up” – A Half-Halt Technique for Your Horse
Are you looking to correct a horse with a carriage that is too low or is too heavy on the forehand? In this free video...
Riding on the Bit
For some equestrians it is the ultimate goal – to get your horse on the bit and experience that suppleness of poll and jaw, the...
Suppleness – Unlocking the Gaits
A supple horse who is relaxed and whose physical and mental state indicate he enjoys his work is, of course, ideal in any discipline and...
Fundamentals of Flying Changes
Here is an in depth look at the building blocks that are required for a perfectly executed flying change. In this topic Bernie breaks down...
Cynthia Hankins’ Favorite Flat Exercises
Cynthia Hankins, top trainer, clinician and ”R” judge, gives us her personal favorite flat exercises designed to maximize the horse’s rideability and responsiveness while demonstrating...
Dressage for Jumpers
A schooling session over fences with George Morris in the tack as he demonstrates his favorite dressage exercises as they apply to the jumping sport....