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Every time you ride, whether it is hacking, in the arena, jumping and on the gallops you should always be aware of improving the horses ‘way of going’ and flat work. In this section we will look at horses and riders working to improve the athletic way of moving, developing strength and balance and being happy in their work as they train to a higher level. We will look at exercises to improve balance; exercises to improve accuracy; exercises to improve obedience and willingness to work; lateral exercises such as shoulder in, travers, half-pass, renvers, pirouettes; rein back; counter canter; the different stages of the single flying change; the use of different tack and the effects on the horse; and many more different aspects.

How Horses Learn

In this video Dr Gemma Pearson and Professor Brad Hill discuss some of the key elements that make up equine […]

Callum Banfield

Correct Positioning of the Outline

In this video, Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out, and Lisa White International Dressage Trainer, discuss some aspects around the […]

Callum Banfield

Improving Rider Position

In this video, Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out, shares a simple exercise that you can use at home in […]

Callum Banfield

Improving Harmony / Psychological X Physiological

In this week’s PMP Training Club, we have another insight from the Hartpury Horse First Masterclass Day, this time with […]

Callum Banfield

Training Footage Analysis with Ros – Ep3

This is an insight into 5* rider Felicity Collins training with Ros. Felicity is riding her 5* horse RHS Contendor, […]

Callum Banfield

Training Footage Analysis with Ros – Ep2

‘Emma Thomas is an up-and-coming event rider who is on the Performance Mentoring Programme. She came to stay with me […]

Callum Banfield

Wheel Exercise

This is a great exercise that is all about developing good quality basics; training the rider to be accurate and […]

Callum Banfield

Castle Exercise

Turning on to a straight line is one of the most important skills riders of any level need to practice, […]

Callum Banfield

Flatwork training: Preparing Your Horse For the Dressage At A Competition

Rider Prep… In the right frame of mind, having 5-10min to prepare your thoughts without any rushing, away from others, […]

Caroline Moore

Flatwork training: Arena Craft and Short Side Training

A great floor plan for all levels of horses. A square of poles set at 20mx20m with a 10m marker […]

Caroline Moore