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In order to compete in equestrian games, a horse rider must train their horse, and they must make sure that their horse is up to grooming standards. Discover how to take care of a horse with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video series on horse training.
There are 8 videos in this series:
Before learning how to trot on a horse, an equestrian should be comfortable walking and maintaining basic control over a horse. Close both legs to get a horse to trot with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
Riding bareback on a horse requires that the equestrian wear their protective riding clothes. Ride a horse bareback, or without a saddle, with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
Before competing in dressage, an equestrian should make sure that their horse is well groomed and that they are comfortable in performing movements with ease. Wear a pair of light-colored britches, tall boots, a white shirt and a black riding coat to compete in dressage with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
In order to compete in equitation class, a horse rider must make sure that their horse is well-groomed and that they themselves are well-dressed. Discover how to compete in equitation and what flexibility exists with bridles and bits with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
In a hunter hack class, a horse is being closely examined and should be clean, clipped and their mane braided. Use a fitted saddle pad when competing in hunter hack with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
Competing in working hunter requires that a horse is well-groomed and that the tack is very clean. Dress appropriately for competition in working hunter with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
In order to compete in hunter under saddle, make sure the horse is groomed and clean and that everything is being done to get the horse seen. Keep the bit simple when preparing to compete in hunter under saddle with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
Wearing the right clothes for English horse riding events can make a great deal of difference. Dress in riding pants with tall boots, a belt, a show shirt and a dark riding coat with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in this free video on horse training.
Man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horses on this planet. Horses have carried us into battle, brave and without fear. They’ve helped us travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world, they still pull our farmer’s plows and carry our loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving our cattle. The police have mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. No question, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands and usually having a calm, docile demeanor. In this free video series, an equestrian and horse riding coach provides advice for training horses in order for them to participate in equestrian games and competitions. Learn how to trot a horse, how to ride a horse bareback and how to compete in equitation. Discover grooming tips for competing in hunter hack, working hunter and hunter under saddle classes. Train and groom a horse for competition with this equestrian advice.
Mara Keith-Hunter Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for both the University of Findlay and the University of Massachusetts on their English equestrian teams. Keith-Hunter received an associates degree in equine studies at the University of Findlay and a bachelor’s degree in equine business management at the University of Massachusetts. Part of the University of Findlay reserve national team two years in a row, Keith-Hunter individually earned both champion and reserve champion honors. Currently she teaches riding lessons and trains horses at Sycamore Stables in Amherst, Massachusetts.dkdk
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