horses’ instincts, saddles and cooling down

Need some coaching pointers from Ingrid Klimke? The eventing and dressage championship medallist shared some pearls of knowledge at Wellington Using previous this month…

1. Horse will have to cross out on a daily basis: “Infrequently an proprietor will convey a horse who’s 10 and say she’s no longer allowed to move out and I’ll say depart her right here two weeks and I’ll ship you a video of her grazing, going for a hack!”

2. Selection is essential in coaching. Even Ingrid’s dressage horses will teach over cavaletti and cross up the racetrack.

3. Don’t trade the regimen ahead of a large tournament: “Through the years I’ve learnt issues occur within the lorry, within the solid – if they’re going to occur, they are going to occur. You must stay horses as similar to horses as you’ll and hope they have got the instincts to stick alive.”

4. Bear in mind about what order you trip horses and whether or not they cross out ahead of or after paintings. “I trip those who want all their power for coaching first.”

5. Be versatile about pageant plans – you’ll have to make adjustments in step with the elements and flooring and the way the horses are going. “We now have one mare who’s delicate and she or he wishes extra time to get well after competitions. In case you have 10 horses, you’ll have 10 schedules in thoughts.”

6. Horses desire a ruin of 7 or 8 weeks after an extended layout three-day tournament and nonetheless most effective do one or two lengthy codecs a 12 months on the best degree. Younger horses compete extra incessantly to realize enjoy.

7. Attempt to see a cross-country route throughout the horse’s eyes whilst you first stroll it – after which take into account you’re coming in canter.

8. As a trainer, don’t attempt to trade greater than 3 issues directly. And take into account how tricky it’s to switch a addiction.

9. In the event you rush the fundamentals and leave out out steps at the ladder, you’ll have to return and fill them in sooner or later. Take it step-by-step, be affected person.

10. Don’t attempt to teach one thing tricky 3 days in a row – it received’t be any higher at the 3rd day. Lunge the pony at the 3rd day, allow them to stretch ahead and down up to they would like, then get started once more day after today.

11. Cooling down is actually vital after a check, whether or not the pony comes out irritating or has achieved a just right check, and after cross-country too. Stretch them in trot and once in a while even in canter in a mild seat.

12. It’s vital the saddle is at ease for the rider in addition to the pony: “I favor saddles that don’t have massive knee rolls, so I will be able to shorten the stirrups and opt for a hack or do a bounce after dressage.”

13. Paintings onerous on your self. At all times ask your self what you’ll do to be higher. And deal with the pony as your highest pal.

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