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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Shoulder In
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Building Horse and Rider Confidence
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What Does it Mean to "Ride Forward"? (Current freebie!)
You've probably heard the phrase a thousand times. But what does it mean exactly? It does not mean to go faster. You can "ride forward" in a downward transition from trot to halt. To ride forward, the rider must be riding the horse from their leg
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The Pulley Rein (Current Freebie!)
Every rider should learn how to do the pulley rein. It's the ultimate in emergency brake, as if done correctly, it will stop any horse quickly. And it is a great tool to use as a back up aid for riders whose horses get strong. Here's
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Teaching Your Horse to Stay in Front of Your Leg
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How to Utilize Virtual Equestrian Coaching (Current freebie!)
Let's discuss how the average rider can benefit by adding Virtual Coaching to their current training program. It should be used as a supplement, to enhance and deepen your understanding of the concepts you are learning in your program with your own trainer. Say you are currently working
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Trot Lengthenings
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The Defensive Cross Country Seat
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Lateral and Longitudinal Suppleness
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Skinny Jumps
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Principles of Horse Training (Current Freebie!)
Horses are the most amazing creatures....... from their awesome athletic abilities, to their regal spirit, to their generosity and desire to please us humans, to their fascinating powers of perception. I feel like we owe it to them to carefully consider what we do with them on a daily basis.