Academy: Everything You Need to Know About Training Your Horse
Our Academy offers you comprehensive knowledge and training for horse lovers. Regardless of experience, riders can improve their skills with expert tips.
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Whether you're a beginner or already have plenty of riding experience, in this category you'll find a variety of content that will refine your riding techniques and deepen your understanding of the art of riding. From dressage to jumping to western riding, our experts share their expertise and insider tips to help you create a harmonious connection with your horse and take your riding skills to the next level.
From dressage tasks to course units to anatomical training - in our Academy you will find valuable tips and training from A-Z! Our professionals are international riders, trainers and specialists who will help you and your horse in every situation!
1. The Horse Training
Training a horse is a comprehensive process aimed at developing horses physically, mentally and emotionally to prepare them for various tasks and disciplines. Training includes a wide range of activities aimed at improving the behavior, skills and health of horses.
1.1 Young Horse Training
The appropriate training of young horses is a very important point in the equestrian sport, so this decides on the later career of the horse. Here we offer you insights into the selection of the right horse, costs and the time involved in training young horses. The contents range from the basic training steps and ground work to the first tests.
2. The Purpose of Horse Training
Horse training is a comprehensive process aimed at developing horses physically, mentally and emotionally to prepare them for various tasks and disciplines. Training includes a wide range of activities aimed at improving the behavior, skills and health of horses.
2.1 Exercise Your Horse Properly
The great thing about gymnastics is that it is accessible to everyone. Whether you prefer dressage or jumping, prefer to work with the horse from the ground, or enjoy trail rides, exercises can be incorporated anywhere.
2.2 Horse Training Plan: How Do I Train My Horse Correctly?
In the equestrian world, a horse is often viewed as a partner that needs to be prepared for optimal performance. This is where the training plan comes into play. By specifically planning exercises, loads and rest periods, the horse can be gradually built up and its musculature strengthened. This is essential to prevent injuries and promote a long-lasting career for the horse.
2.3 Focus on Tournament Preparation: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Start
For riders who want to present their horse successfully at competitions, careful preparations are of crucial importance. In the following article, we take a detailed look at the various stages of horse show preparation. Not only do we offer insights into the necessary requirements for participating in horse shows, but we also provide useful, practical advice that can assist on the road to show success. In the article Tournament Preparation you can also find a practical checklist so that you don't forget anything on show day and are well prepared.
3. Ground Work
Ground work is an important part of the coexistence between horse and human, because with it you can not only strengthen the bond, but also learn basic lessons in a playful way. Furthermore, ground work can be a change from the daily training routine.
3.1 Ground Work With the Horse - More Than Just a Change in the Daily Training Routine
Ground work with horses is a basic training method in which exercises and activities are performed from the ground without riding the horse. This type of training is of great importance as it lays the foundation for a strong relationship between the horse and the trainer and develops the horse physically, mentally and emotionally.
