Want to know how you can give your horse the most thorough schooling session possible? By using poles, of course. Quick and easy to set up, my diamonds exercise is worth its weight in gold.Â
This exercise will take you over angled poles in pairs, so you can practise riding with purpose and aiming for different lines. If you sway from your original line the striding will be off, so it’s a real test of accuracy.Â
How much do you know about stereotypies? This is the scientific term for any repetitive behaviour. In horses, the most common are crib-biting, windsucking, weaving and box walking. In May Horse&Rider, Dr Debbie Marsden shares her advice for dealing with stereotypic behaviours. Check out a sneak peek here. www.horseandrideruk.com/the-magazine/issues/may-2024/force-of-habit/... See MoreSee Less