http://www.petforums.co.uk Discuss any topics realted to horse riding and horse training. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:10:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.petforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.petforums.co.uk http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/72719-horse-rug-rubs-advice-needed.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:26:43 GMT Hi there, my horse’s rug rubs his shoulders, or seems to. I don’t want to have to buy a new rug, is there any way i can prevent this or any tips? Hi there, my horse’s rug rubs his shoulders, or seems to. I don’t want to have to buy a new rug, is there any way i can prevent this or any tips? ]]> Horse Riding and Training debbsygirl http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/72719-horse-rug-rubs-advice-needed.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/72543-jacket-hacking-out.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:57 GMT Hello everyone, as i'm a bit of a newbie, i was wondering if you could help me. What is the best type of jacket to wear when hacking out and what should i pay attention to, tips etc? ]]> Horse Riding and Training debbsygirl http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/72543-jacket-hacking-out.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/71196-leg-aids-during-rising-trot.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:50:24 GMT When should i use leg aids during rising trot, on the rise or when going down on the saddle? I saw one video giving leg aids on the way up, other one... When should i use leg aids during rising trot, on the rise or when going down on the saddle? I saw one video giving leg aids on the way up, other one is giving leg aids on the way down! ]]> Horse Riding and Training popsec http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/71196-leg-aids-during-rising-trot.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/67761-how-apply-effective-leg-aids-during-trot-canter.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:07:08 GMT I am facing a big trouble when applying leg aids during trot or canter to increase the speed:

1- Either i lose knee & thigh contact.
or
2- My feet or one of them get out of the stirrup
or
3- I try to keep knee and thigh contact while kicking with my legs, so i find it not strong enough or i am unable to get them far enough to give a strong kick so i just feel it uneffective or like just squeezing.

Please, give me an effective way or the right shape and strength of how to give a leg kick during a trot or canter, is it just inwards or little bit backward or what, and what's the timming to avoid losing balance or missing the harmony with the horse motion?

If there is a video that can show this clearly, it would be great.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Horse Riding and Training popsec http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/67761-how-apply-effective-leg-aids-during-trot-canter.html http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/67759-possible-keep-sitting-fast-trot.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:01:27 GMT Hi, Is there a specific tip that can help to keep a smooth sitting trot even it turned to a fast trot, I succeeded in following the motion of the... Hi,

Is there a specific tip that can help to keep a smooth sitting trot even it turned to a fast trot, I succeeded in following the motion of the horse with a very slow trot, I can say i felt sitting the trot somehow smooth, but when the instructor asked to increase the speed of the trot it turned to be very bouncy, i don't hit the horse back very hard, but to me, compared to the slow trot, i don't feel it smooth, is this normal or I am missing something?

Please correct me about the following as well >>
Sitting trot basics:

1- Knee & thigh grip.
2- Following the motion of the horse.

are those enough? are those the same requirements for smooth canter as well? ]]> Horse Riding and Training popsec http://www.petforums.co.uk/horse-riding-training/67759-possible-keep-sitting-fast-trot.html