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Train on a natural surface
I don’t usually gallop my young horses until they are at least at novice level although this can depend on their breed. I also try to train all my horses on natural terrain similar to what they would compete on, as opposed to synthetic surfaces, as much as possible.
Highmead Proposition wins at Broadway
Jake (Highmead Proposition) was an absolute star at Broadway at the weekend where he led after the dressage with a score of 27 and jumped a super double clear to win a novice section with a 5.8 margin.
Straightness on the centre line
Keeping your horse straight on the centre line can be quite tricky. Always think of using your legs rather than your hands and then check on your effectiveness by giving one rein away for four strides and taking it back, and then repeat on the other rein. Come down the centre line again and ask…
Double clear for Highmead Proposition
Highmead Proposition did a lovely test to score 31 and jumped a steady double clear to finish seventh in a novice section at Calmsden on Saturday. Our homebred four-year-old Jake went cross country schooling at Larkhill on Sunday in preparation for his first hunter trial there. He felt really great and I am looking forward…
The highs and lows of eventing!
Lola was a superstar at Waregem where she won her second CIC* but Derby and I parted company at the Sunken Road – our Nations Cup debut. My latest blog for Horse and Hound reveals all.