Arena work for horses

Volume 1, No. 3 focuses on the benefits of gynmastic exercises for horse and rider. It also provides some simple trot pole exercises you can try at home. Based on a larger article from Issue 2, Athleticism. Download the PDF here: http://wp.me/p3ER8w-8B

At some point, most riders have wished for something like a magic pill, a solution that will instantly alleviate nagging training issues. Since that is impossible, the next best thing is an arsenal of arena routines whose execution will improve your horse. The exercises in this article will give you a looser, more balanced horse, and will create engagement without excessive effort.

If you've fallen into a horseback riding rut, try our 10 basic arena exercises. They'll have you and your horse moving in a whole new direction

You must enroll in this course to access course content. COURSE DESCRIPTION At the beginning stages of a rider’s development, being prepared is the first stage of a rider’s ability to help the horse perform in the freedom of movement he was designed for. A balanced and relaxed rider, free of tension, with good posture […]

“I was shocked when I learned about hoof mechanism and how blood is circulated throughout the horse’s body,” she said. “I didn’t know the foot plays a critical role in the cardiovascular system. Working on this project has changed the way I look at what surface my horse is on, how he reacts, and what he’s communicating to me.”

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