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 Horse/Rider Relationship - Respect Vs Trust
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The Rubber Band Exercise
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Plant the Seeds NOW for a Successful Show Season Next Year!
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The Horse That Tosses Its Head
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Bad Habits are Hard to Break!
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Leg Movers VS Back Movers (Current Freebie!)
Some horses naturally use their entire bodies when they move, even with a rider on board. These natural back movers tend to be relaxed and swinging through their backs all of the time. When watching them work, you can actually SEE the throughness and the elasticity of their movements. Then
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Feeding the Event Horse
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Why Riding With Open Fingers is Not a Good Idea
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The Horse That Carries Tension in its Back
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How to Jump a Bullfinch
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Cantering the Draft or Carriage Type Horse (current freebie!)
The Draft or Carriage type horse is often a popular choice for amateur riders, as they are usually known for having great temperaments. They are typically quiet, sensible, and forgiving, and can be used for lower levels of just about any discipline. One challenge that this type of horse commonly