What makes a winning hunter round?
What makes a winning hunter round? It seems like a secret doesn’t it. It is annoying when you see someone
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what the judge is looking for
Hunter Jumpers – Tack and Equipment
Having the correct tack in the hunter ring is important. If you show up in the wrong type of bridle or bit it could be detrimental or even cause you to be eliminated from your class. It is important to know which tack, bridle and bit are permissible.
Read moreHunter Jumper – The Prepatory Circle
When riding in the hunter jumper ring you are allowed to make one prepatory circle. There are some instances, however,
Read moreHunter Jumper Riding Straight
Riding straight is important. Watch as these two horses try to eveade a straight line by drifting to the left and learn how to fix it!
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Horse Training – 5 Factors of Jumping
This time of year when everyone is in full swing with their riding and showing sometimes we get bogged down
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Horse Training – Common Jumping Distances
It is the course designers job to set up the courses that are suitable for the competition. Learn the common distances used to get the correct number of strides between jumps.
Read moreHow Should I Ride in a Hunter Under Saddle?
This is one of the most popular questions that I get asked. As a Hunter Judge, in the Hunter Under
Read moreWhat the Judge Is Looking For – Disobediences
Before the judge even starts to judge the horse’s form over the fence the horse has to jump 8 fences
Read moreShow Preparation – Bathe That Horse
It is spring and with it comes horses that are shedding. The show season is ramping up and getting your
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Horse Training Basic Riding School Movements to Include in Your Daily Horse Training
Back to basic horse training and riding school movements for the winter schooling months. Basic horse training riding school movements such as circles, turns and changes of rein. Find these 3 tips for horse training success.
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