Riding & Training Help

Jim Wofford gives a member exercises on the flat to get her horse to stop falling to the left with his shoulder.

Rob Gage shares exercises to help a member stop her horse from getting strong and running after the jumps.

Julie shares her favorite exercises to encourage a hunter to be soft and light on their front end.

Geoff Teall helps clarify what type of release (short, long, crest, or automatic) is appropriate for a lower level rider.

Julie Winkel gives a member tips on how to get her horse to stretch in a hunter frame.

Bernie offers tips on how to train a horse to stay balanced, and not run through the corner after a jump.

Bernie gives a member advice who struggles, because of his conformation, to keep both weight in his stirrups and contact with his horse's sides.

Bernie gives a clinic participant advice on how to avoid having her horse stop at the jump by improving the circle she does before she starts her course.

Bernie emphasizes why continued lunging without stirrups can help a rider learn to relax their hips and sink into the horse so they can follow the motion of the canter.