Dannii Cunnane collects some tips from The Australian Endurance Riders Association to help prepare a rider and an inexperienced horse…
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How to Master the Art of Laterals with Alycia Targa
The art of going forward sideways! There’s more to leg yielding and shoulder-in than meets the eye, so Amanda Mac asked…
Show Prep Tips: Pretty in Plaits
It’s show time! But in the highly competitive confines of the show ring, you’ll need a cutting edge. AMANDA MAC…
Handling the Equine Athlete with David Shoobridge – Part 1: Building a Respectful Relationship with your Horse
Elite Australian dressage rider and highly sought after trainer, DAVID SHOOBRIDGE shares some top tips in this exclusive two-part series…
Bristers Brief: Flying Changes Part 1
The flying change is a movement required in nearly all equestrian disciplines. In the first of this two-part series, CHARLIE…
Top Tips to Improving your Working Equitation Scores
Seasoned equestrian LINDA SHORE knows that if you want to improve your working equitation performance, attention to detail and practice…
Handling a Foal: Some Expert Do’s and Don’ts with Helen Chugg
So you’re thinking of breeding from your mare? A wonderful idea, but once that much anticipated foal arrives, what then? Amanda…
Three Jumping Hacks to Build Confidence
Christine Armishaw runs through three handy training tips to help you and your horse perform at your best the next…
Read MoreBrister’s Brief: Tips for Bridling your Horse
If you find yourself reaching for a stepladder every time you try to bridle your horse, CHARLIE BRISTER has some…
Impulsion vs Speed: Part Two
In part one of this two-part series, Christine Armishaw discussed the difference between impulsion and speed . In part two…
Impulsion vs Speed: Part One
Needs more impulsion is a frequently written note on dressage test sheets. But more impulsion does not mean faster….
Teaching Laterals to Piaffe In Hand with Jose Mendez
Spanish-born JOSE MENDEZ began working horses in-hand as a boy. He learned, in great detail, how to teach them piaffe,…
Lunging Part 3: It’s a circular question
In the final part of this series, resident columnist CHARLIE BRISTER adds jumping into the lunging mix. If you aren’t…
Flying Changes with David Shoobridge
David Shoobridge breaks down the aids for the flying change, executing the best movements to start changes, and how to…
Dressage training tips with Nicole Tough
As the old saying goes: She may be small but she is mighty , and this saying definitely applies to…