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Category: Show Jumping

Top Tip from three Masters

January 18th, 2021
George Morris tells riders to be interested in giving, and two top riders, and trainers, agree. George also tells us: ‘It’s simple, it’s just not easy…’ “Give, give, give, be interested in giving. Of course you have to make a half halt with both your hands, but you have to get off the half halt. […] Read Article 2 Comments »
 

Top Tip from George Morris, how to train a halt…

January 14th, 2021
Learning from the Master, tips from George Morris. Chris Hector records, Jamie Kermond demonstrates using one of Vicki Roycroft’s trees… Right from the first clinic I saw George conduct twenty years ago, the rider is instructed to use a barrier to help lighten the stop: “What is a stopping aid? A fence, a tree, a fancy car… […] Read Article 1 Comment »
 

Top Tip – George Morris talks about rider position

January 12th, 2021
George Morris tells jumping riders position is just is important for them as it is for the dressage riders… Words Chris Hector, pix Ros Neave “The first thing is rider position, because position puts you in the place on the horse to use the aids. If your leg is too far back, you can’t talk […] Read Article Comments Off on Top Tip – George Morris talks about rider position
 

How German are the German FN rankings?

January 5th, 2021
The German Equestrian Federation's breeding values reflect the changing face of sporthorse breeding, we find that there are lots of stallions starring on the list that are not German... Read Article Comments Off on How German are the German FN rankings?
 

Ranking the rankings…

December 31st, 2020
The breeding website hippomundo has launched two new ranking to measure the success of breeders of jumping horses - we examine the results, and meet some of the top breeders... Read Article Comments Off on Ranking the rankings…
 

Secrets and Methods of a Great Champion – Michel Robert

December 8th, 2020
The great French showjumping master Michel Robert helps us understand the importance of position for effective jumping... Read Article 2 Comments »
 

MORE exercises to improve your horse’s jumping style with Colleen Brook

December 3rd, 2020
Showjumping rider and trainer, Colleen Brook has another exercise to help your horse - and talks about what makes some of the great riders, great... Read Article Comments Off on MORE exercises to improve your horse’s jumping style with Colleen Brook
 

Colleen Brook talks about exercises to improve your horse’s jumping style

December 1st, 2020
Showjumping star Colleen Brook has some exercises to help you train your jumper… Read Article 2 Comments »
 

The 2020 WBFSH sires rankings

November 29th, 2020
The Who's Who of Sporthorse breeding - the annual WBFSH sires rankings are analysed by Christopher Hector and Gemma Alexander... Read Article Comments Off on The 2020 WBFSH sires rankings
 

Walking courses – It’s CRUCIAL!

November 24th, 2020
George Sanna has spent a lifetime riding jumping horses, training jumping horses, and training riders, but he still believes that real success comes from getting out of the training arena at home, and facing up to the challenge of real courses... Read Article Comments Off on Walking courses – It’s CRUCIAL!