Horse & Rider Training Tips

Jumping banks with Sonja Johnson

Tuesday Feb 18, 2014 12:04

“There are only five types of cross country fences” says Sonja Johnson “They are spreads, uprights, water, ditches and banks”. In this article we take a look at how Sonja encourages her pupils to approach jumping up and down banks

Gymnastics with Vittoria Panizzon

Saturday Feb 15, 2014 18:02

See how and how not to do gymnastics, including a back somersault, on horseback in these videos from the recent Vittoria Panizzon clinic plus our favourite blooper of the day

The Judges View at IEF

Wednesday Feb 12, 2014 17:23

We learn exactly what goes on in the mind of an international dressage judge at this year's International Eventing Forum at Hartpury College, UK

George Morris' gems

Wednesday Feb 12, 2014 15:24

Amanda Ross and Matilda Alexander show us how it’s done at a George Morris clinic where the old master shows he has not lost his touch or the ability to make some wonderfully direct comments

Back to the Beginning to 'Raise Your Game' at IEF

Thursday Feb 6, 2014 17:35

Eric Smiley took top riders back to the basics at this year's International Eventing Forum at Hartpury College in the UK

The Megan Jones Riding School

Wednesday Feb 5, 2014 8:45

Most riders need to have a business that helps to support their competition career and these can range from racehorse training to sheep farming! Megan Jones has always been a keen coach and we find out more about her rapidly growing riding school which provides options for all levels and ages

Sonja Johnson on rider position and balance

Friday Jan 31, 2014 17:31

“I have an obsession with the lower leg” says Olympic silver medallist Sonja Johnson “It’s what keeps us safe”. In her recent Melbourne clinic Sonja spent the first day focussing on rider position and balance

Megan Jones and Kirby Park Irish Stout

Tuesday Jan 21, 2014 13:07

In this article Megan Jones introduces us to Kirby Park Irish Stout, takes us through a jumping session in the new Kirby Park grass arena and tackles the dreaded ditch

How to jump a drop fence

Saturday Jan 18, 2014 17:34

'Jumping a drop fence is all about staying at a 90 degrees angle to the earth' - Chris Burton tells his students

Living Legends Super Clinic in WA

Saturday Jan 18, 2014 11:45

The team of Lucinda Green and Andrew McLean will be joined by sports scientist and human performance expert Jon Pitts in what is sure to be a long weekend of learning and entertainment in WA and some elephants will be helped along the way!

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