Dressage tests often look like puzzles written in a foreign language. Sheets filled with mysterious letters, arrows and abbreviations can leave even motivated…
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Understanding dressage tests: a rider's guide to symbols and movements
Building jumping confidence on a green horse
Bringing a young horse through their first jumping experiences is one of the most rewarding journeys in equestrian sport. A green horse arrives at this stage…
A spectator's guide to watching cross-country eventing
Cross-country is the phase of three-day eventing where the sport shows its teeth. Dressage rewards precision and showjumping tests nerve, but the cross-country…
What we took away from our first event of the season
The alarm went off before sunrise, the lorry packed the night before, and quiet anticipation filled the barn. Our first event of the season had arrived, and…
The Story Behind Our Horses’ Names
At Schramm Equestrian, a horse’s name is rarely chosen from a list at random. It usually begins with a first impression, a family story, a joke from the yard…
Eventing Clothing: What To Wear And Why
Eventing clothing has to work across three very different phases: the precision of dressage, the speed and exposure of cross-country, and the control required…
Cooling Down and Hydrating an Event Horse After Competition
A three-day event asks a horse to perform across dressage, cross-country and show jumping, often with very different physical demands within a short period.…
Choosing the Correct Studs for Cross-Country
Cross-country studs are small pieces of equipment with a large influence on confidence, balance and safety. The right set helps a horse maintain traction when…
Schooling Related Distances in a Show Jumping Ring
Related distances are among the most useful exercises in a show jumping ring. They ask horse and rider to travel through a connected line while maintaining…
Dressage Rider Position: Common Mistakes to Fix
A balanced dressage rider position gives the horse clear, consistent information through the seat, legs, hands and posture. It is easy to focus on the horse’s…