I've decided to give the youngsters a break from work before the busy season hits here in November
Category: Eventing
Gridwork With Grady: Feeling and Setting Leads While Jumping
Another addition to the 'Gridwork with Grady' Series! Check out this simple exercise great for horse and rider.
A Letter to my Former Trainer
So, regarding your advice to give up training and work at a desk- Thanks, but no thanks.
Gridwork with Grady: Trot Poles to an Oxer
One of my favorite exercises for strengthening a horses jump: Trot poles to an oxer. Engages the hind end, sets the pace and assists the distance. I like to put considerable height once the horse understands the exercise. Grady is only 5 and a little behind the learning curve so 2'9" is plenty difficult. Soon, … Continue reading Gridwork with Grady: Trot Poles to an Oxer
Raising the Client-Trainer Standard
I have often said that choosing and keeping the right trainer is like dating. When you first start riding, you probably pick the first one you find, not knowing what to look for. As you start to learn a little more about the sport, you begin to broaden your horizons. It may be that your … Continue reading Raising the Client-Trainer Standard