Lesley's Corner
Lesley's Corner
Lesley is a "graduate" of Jimmy Wofford's training program, and has competed to the Advanced 4 star level in 3 day Eventing on a horse she bought off the track as a 3 year old. She has also trained through the Prix St Georges level in Dressage, and was an Equine Vet Tech at the prestigious Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. A series of educational articles written by Lesley. If you have any requests for topics, please send them to: admin@myvirtualeventingcoach.com
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The Snowball Effect - and How to Keep it From Happening to Your Riding!
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Keeping the Older Horse Going Strong
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Some Ways to Challenge Your Horse's Ability to Think Quickly (Current freebie!)
To be truly safe on cross country, we need our Event horses to be completely focused on their jobs, and to think and process information quickly. Only then will they be able to accurately read each question on course as it arises, and make smart decisions with their footwork at
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The S-Turn Jumping Exercise
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The Classic Galloping Position
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Tall and Short Rider Problems!
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The Bow Tie Exercise
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Are You Thinking Right Away When You Land From a Jump?
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An Exercise to Test Your Horse's Straightness, Evenness in the Bridle, and Suppleness in the Poll
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Bringing a Horse Back Into Work After Illness or Injury
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The Problems in the Eventing World Today! (written in 2014) (Current freebie!)
(Photo credits to LazerRayPhotos) We have sadly arrived at a point in time where many of us read the latest Event recap with as much trepidation as curiosity. With so many horse and rider deaths happening in the sport, many are naturally calling for changes... But changes will only be