Training Academy

THEx Top 10 ShowJumping Tips

1. Make sure you learnt your course
2. Ensure that you have enough time to warm both you and the horse up, learn a warm-up routine that works for you and the horse.
3. Watch a few people in your arena before your time to analyse how the course is riding – try and pick out any fences that are causing trouble and why
4. Know the time allowed for the course
5. Ensure that you and the horse are in the correct dress – check the rule book
6. If you are jumping on grass ensure that you put in studs for your horse
7. Trot around the arena to allow yourself and your horse to take in the atmosphere, take your time.
8. Wait for the bell!
9. Ask someone to video your round so that you can look back, analyse and learn from the experience.
10. Stay relaxed, focused and enjoy it.

THEx Top 10 Dressage Tips

1. Make sure you have learnt your test.
2. Ensure that you have enough time to warm both you and the horse up, learn a warm-up routine that works for you and the horse.
3. Watch a few people in your arena before your time.
4. Ensure that your groom / helper / mum (!) takes the rule book, fly spray, grooming kit and a drink to the warm up arena.
5. Ensure that you and the horse are in the correct dress – remember to take off your horse’s boots before you enter the arena!
6. Trot around the arena before you start your test to familiarise yourself and your horse with the event.
7. Say hello to the judge and smile.
8. Wait for the bell!
9. Ask someone to video your test so that you can look back, analyse and learn from the experience.
10. Stay relaxed, focused and enjoy it.