Horse show jumping is a form of equine sport where horses and riders jump over multiple obstacles. It is a great spectator event to watch because it speeds up the heart rate and is in your face exciting. It involves excellent precision and hand-eye coordination as you fly up in the air. The sport can […]
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Probably, you are excited to start your hunter jumper lessons and can’t wait to master this particular art. As fun as it may sound, it would be a mistake to expect it to be relatively straightforward. There are many things expected to make horse training successful. That’s most likely why you have heard many things you ought […]
Whether it’s buying the best horses for hunter jumper or participating in a horse show jumping event, it’s important to examine horses for confirmation. If you are new to the term, here is what confirmation means. Confirmation is the correctness of bone, musculature, and proportions. This is often referred to as “form to function.” It […]
With the extraordinarily high chances of injury occurring while riding a horse over obstacles, show jumping gear is critical for the safety of beginners to competition. But there are dress codes and standards mandated by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) that have to be adopted. This article will […]
Some of the best show jumping competitions are held in the USA every year and you too can be part of this sporting extravaganza even if you have varying skill levels at horse riding. Show jumping is exciting to watch, a regular part of the Olympics, and most importantly, great exercise. This article enumerates some […]
Building horse riding confidence is principally a matter of overcoming mental barriers. If you’re afraid of falling off all the time, your body is going to remain tensed and you’re more likely to make mistakes that’ll actually make you fall off. Moreover, you are more likely to spook your horse when you fail to keep […]
Buying the perfect horse for show jumping is an art that has to be learned in a scientific manner. Horse show jumping has become exceedingly popular in the last few years both in terms of the number of events being held every year and the number of people taking up the sport. More riders are […]
Show jumping is a popular equestrian event and is organized across all major horse-riding competitions in the world including the most popular ones – the Grand Prix and the Derby. There are various show jumping types from Vertical (or upright) to the oxer, triple bar and cross rail, and beyond. Though customized training is also […]
Not assuming correct horse riding positions during event training can lead to severe injuries in unsupervised lessons within the show jumping and hunting circuit. New and inexperienced riders are at greater risk of injury, in particular injuries of the long bone and head injuries – the two most common forms of horseback injuries. Your spine […]
Once you’ve bought a horse, keeping it happy is more important than feeding and grooming. To better maintain your horse barn for your steed, keeping the stalls clean and ventilated, is more important even if you are short on space. Sport horses, in particular, need ample space to stretch and sleep within the stalls. If […]