Flying Changes - Expert how-to for English Riders

Flying Changes

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This top hunter/jumper rider teaches you how to set your horse up to produce reliable changes after jumps.

By Sloane Coles
Apr 17, 2019

Brent landed on his left lead and Alexandra is going to ask him to change to his right lead. Staying straight and centered over her ?saddle, she collects him for about four strides. She opens her shoulders a little, which helps collect him a bit more, and she uses a little right leg to keep him straight. | Photo ? Alana Harrison

Learn a top trainer's system to correctly ask for and get a flying change after a jump using a progression of exercises.

By Colleen McQuay
May 12, 2020

Jennifer Bauersachs and Love Notes, an Oldenburg owned by Courtney Carey, demonstrate a flying lead change. | ? Amy Katherine Dragoo

Get perfect flying lead changes every time with these tips and troubleshooting techniques from hunter trainer Jennifer Bauersachs for Practical Horseman magazine.

By Jennifer Bauersachs
Sep 19, 2019

Flying Changes

Top trainer Holly Hugo-Vidal's six-step program helps you keep your horse relaxed when you ask for a flying change.

By Holly Hugo-Vidal
Aug 5, 2020