Get insights into what movement asymmetry parameters are used for equine gait analysis assessment and understand why gait analysis is useful for evaluation of movement in horses.
Get insights into what movement asymmetry parameters are used for equine gait analysis assessment and understand why gait analysis is useful for evaluation of movement in horses.
Most horses will be have a degree of movement asymmetry, just like humans. What do we look for when assessing movement asymmetry? And how can technology help? Read on!
Lateral exercises, such as leg-yielding, are a great way to improve your horse’s way of going. Let’s look at a couple of leg-yielding exercise that you can easily incorporate into your training – whether you are a dressage rider or not.
Dressage is for everyone – riders of all level can got out and have a great time with their horses at dressage competitions. The first time for anything can be overwhelming but remember that fortune favours the prepared so here are my 10 tips to help with preparation for your first dressage competition.
Riding on circles places extra demands on the horse’s balance. Riding accurately and in a consistent pace can help our horses negotiate circles with more ease. Here are my top 3 exercise for riding better circle that help you develop your riding skills as well as your horse’s balance and their quality of paces.
An ill-fitting saddle can cause the horse discomfort and affect their gait, performance or behaviour. Discover how the saddle can influence the horse and why good saddle fit is important.
Do you struggle to stay motivate? Do you often compare yourself to others? First of all, you are not alone! As an equestrian coach, my job is not just about increasing your technical riding skills but also about helping you build confidence and the right mindset. Here are four strategies that can help you find a positive mindset and enjoy riding (again).
The way we sit on a horse has great influence on the horse’s movement and balance. But what do we mean by a ‘good rider position’? How do can we ride in harmony with our horses? Let’s look at the evidence.
Do you feel a bit wobbly in rising trot? Do struggle with balance or lower leg stability? Good news – this can be fixed! Here are 3 ridden exercises that are guaranteed to improve your rising trot.
Rising trot is something we learn fairly early on in our riding training yet correct technique is often overlooked. Remember that rising trot induces asymmetrical loading on the horse’s back and we can ‘smooth’ the forces acting on the horses body to make rising trot much more pleasant and less demanding for the horses. Here are 3 things you should be watching out for when riding in rising trot.
