Jumpers

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Two Releases for Jumping

Katie Monahan Prudent details how and when to use two different types of releases for jumping.
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Mavis Spencer's Favorite Jumping Exercise

Grand Prix rider Mavis Spencer shares a simple gymnastic exercise to help your horse slow down his mind.
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From Jumpers to Hunters

How to retrain a former jumper to become a competitive hunter
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Beat the Rush

Stop your horse from making a bid to the fence by improving his straightness and balance.
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Quiz: Show-Jumping Stars

Test your knowledge of show-jumping history to identify the celebrated horses in our quiz, sponsored by ADM Animal Nutrition!
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Straightness Basics: How Jane Ehrhart Gets Horses and Riders Show-Ring Ready

Try this three-stride to three-stride exercise to improve straightness and practice focus.
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Control the Canter for Better Courses

Create impulsion and a consistent rhythm for successful jumping efforts.
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3 Gymnastic Exercises to Sharpen Your Jump-Off Skills

Olympic medalist Norman Dello Joio’s philosophy behind some of his most effective training techniques
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Enhance Your Horse’s Balance and Athleticism

Olympic gold medalist Melanie Smith Taylor shares her hourglass exercise—a gymnastic with straight and bending lines.
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