This category will look at many different exercises used to help both rider and horse develop confidence, care and balance. We will look at exercises to improve rhythm; improve quality of the canter; improve the riders jumping position; specific training to improve turns to a fence; the use of cavalletti in the training of an event horse; learning to ride to 325mpm, 350mpm and 375mpm effectively; exercises to emphasise the importance of straightness; and looking at how a horse physically jumps and how we can help, not hinder, that procedure.

Straightness is the key to a sound horse and good performance. Developing it in your training is exceptionally important and […]

When training yourself to improve your your horses performance you should focus on your own body position and balance. The […]

This is an essential exercise for any jumping horses. It coaches the horse to land in balance to the new […]

This exercise is a great form of fitness but also works on suppleness, turns to a fence, rider rhythm, directional […]

Using the parallel poles to develop square turns and balance on the landing is a really useful exercise for all […]

Holding your line across a fence mid flight is a very important part of jumping. Horses tend to move towards […]

This exercise is a fantastic base exercise for all horses and riders. It develops suppleness, awareness of pattern, good footwork, […]

Having the confidence to steer your horse through a turning line whilst jumping has to be brought in within the […]

Whilst competing at an FEI competition you are able to use the training area (not the warm-up area) at different […]

Training a good jumping technique takes time and patience. Encouraging the horse to want to be naturally careful is the […]