Dressage movements can be sharpened away from a formal arena. By using familiar ground, portable markers and clear goals, riders can practise alignment,…
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Practising dressage movements without a ring
Trailering smart for long-distance horse trials
Based in West Grove, Pennsylvania, Dom and Jimmie Schramm know that an eventing horse’s performance is shaped long before the start box. A long float trip can…
Feeding for energy and recovery in event horses
Eventing asks a horse to change speed, gait and effort within minutes. Dressage demands precision and sustained power, cross-country asks for strength and…
How to Find and Book a Good Eventing Coach in Australia
Eventing combines dressage, show jumping and cross-country, so the right instructor needs to understand how one phase supports the others. A coach may be…
Cooling down after cross-country in the Australian summer
Cross-country combines jumping, balance and endurance, so a horse can finish a clear round and still have plenty left in the tank. Schramm Equestrian follows…
Understanding eventing levels from beginner novice to advanced
Eventing tests a horse-and-rider partnership through dressage, cross-country and showjumping. Each phase asks for a different kind of accuracy, courage and…
Ground Poles: Building Confidence Before the Jump
Ground poles are one of the simplest yet most versatile tools in a horse’s education. Laid directly on the arena footing, they provide a visual line without…
Choosing the right bit for every eventing phase
Eventing asks one horse to change jobs between dressage, cross-country and show jumping. A bridle that gives clear communication on the flat may feel…
Cross-country pace: gallop or steady?
Cross-country pace management is less about choosing one speed than deciding when a gallop earns its place. A fast, jumping gallop can save time over open…
Building a reliable support team for horse trials
Horse trials combine dressage, cross-country and show jumping, demanding preparation that extends well beyond competition day. Riders need people who…