Eventing

Eventing

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Eventing, an Olympic sport, is best described as an equestrian triathlon. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Eventing tests horse and rider pairs more completely than any other. Learn from the best eventing riders and trainers in the world. Search for your favorite coach or by training topic.

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  • Longer Reins, Forward Riding | Andreas Dibowski | PART 01

    Episode 1

    Part 1: Andreas coaches the riders to use their seat to bring the horses back and lower the speed, rather than relying on the hands. As the ride through the water element, he reminds the riders to focus on rhythm and staying in the motion with their horses. The riders work on riding forward and k...

  • Longer Reins, Forward Riding | Andreas Dibowski | PART 02

    Episode 2

    Part 2: Andreas offers feedback as the riders jump around the course individually. He works with one rider who is getting pulled out of the saddle on landing as she is keeping her reins too short. He explains that she needs to ride with a longer rein and keep a soft contact, so she can stay in th...

  • Longer Reins, Forward Riding | Andreas Dibowski | PART 03

    Episode 3

    Part 3: Andreas works with a rider who has the tendency to stand in his irons, rely on his hands, and create too much pressure in his horse's body. He encourages him to sit deeper in the saddle and ride more from his seat to keep his horse together, and with him into and over the fences. Andreas ...

  • Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accurate Line | Buck Davidson | PART 01

    Episode 4

    Part 1: Buck introduces the clinic and explains that although it is a jumping lesson, it will have somewhat of a dressage focus. He points out that if a rider can ride their dressage figures, and their jumping lines accurately, and they are able to choose the canter they want for each fence, then...

  • Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accurate Line | Buck Davidson | PART 02

    Episode 5

    The riders continue around the exercise. Buck explains how even a momentary loss of focus, which happens when one rider gets in another's way, can majorly interrupt the rhythm, and change the whole line. As the horses gain confidence, Buck switches the focus on adding and taking out strides betwe...

  • Keeping A Rhythm While Riding An Accurate Line | Buck Davidson | PART 03

    Episode 6

    The riders have more success in transitioning from a forward to a slower canter between fences. Buck encourages them to let their horses go and ride more from their body and less from their reins to avoid breaking the rhythm. He works with one rider to get deeper into fences to make a nicer shape...

  • Jumping Fundamentals - Trailer

    Episode 7

    Trailer for William Micklem's two-part Jumping Fundamentals Session. Highly regarded international coach, breeder and speaker William Micklem puts his spin on the fundamentals of a successful jump. With years of knowledge garnered around the globe, William's perspective is unique and his instruct...

  • Jumping Fundamentals | William Fox-Pitt | PART 01

    Episode 8

    William reminds the riders of the beauty of simplicity when communicating with our horse. Viewers meet the clinic horses and riders and William reminds riders to celebrate their mount's strengths and positive aspects. Valuable insights are offered through the warm up and William comments on the q...

  • Jumping Fundamentals | William Fox-Pitt | PART 02

    Episode 9

    William discusses selecting the right bit and the effect of the different types of mouth pieces, before sending riders over a grid of fences. By allowing riders to choose their own path to the jumps, William delivers a powerful lesson on the importance of horse and rider independence, and the abi...

  • Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness | Mary King | TRAILER 01

    Episode 10

    Trailer for Olympic Medalist, Mary King's session focused on Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness. Mary works with a group of riders in a lesson focused on quit and effective riding over fences. Using gymnastics, she helps the riders to understand that getting quieter and stiller...

  • Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness | Mary King | PART 01

    Episode 11

    Part 1: Mary starts the lesson off with a bounce and some narrow fences in an exercise that has the riders changing the rein. She explains this challenges the riders to work on their steering and turns, as well as demanding they be effective over the fences. Mary gives the riders individual feedb...

  • Jumping Exercises To Improve The Riders Effectiveness - Part 2

    Episode 12

    Part 2: Mary praises a rider who shows great reaction, and manages her horse well when he comes into the bounce wrong, so they are able to complete the fence. She points out how the horse can sometimes get a little busy with his head when the questions get harder, and suggests a properly fitted r...

  • Introduction of Group 1 | Buck Davidson

    Episode 13

    The first group of riders introduce themselves and their horses/pony. Buck explains the basics of his system. He says riders need to remember two things – where you are going and how fast you are going to get there. He has the riders canter a circle each direction so he can evaluate each pair. He...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Trailer

    Episode 14

    Trailer for the video series on the Instructor Certification Program. Take a look inside the program and gain insights into what it takes, as well as lots of valuable information to assist in your own riding. Join the program attendees as they work on teaching in a group.

  • Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 02

    Episode 15

    The lesson focuses on balance coming into the jump. The instructor reminds the rider of the importance of preparation. He asks her to prepare early. once the rider she selected her canter, he coaches her to stay with it rather than trying to change it close to the fence in a panic. He explains th...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 03

    Episode 16

    The instructor focuses on the correct canter for jumping. He discusses the importance of every horse having an adjustable stride, that ranges from 10 feet, up to a big scopey distance, and reminds the rider that this needs to be established well at home so it is easily replicated in competition u...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 04

    Episode 17

    The instructor focuses on flatwork for jumping, and specifically the leg aides. Using a mounted rider, she demonstrates the different leg aides that can be applied, and when they might be appropriate. The instructor explains the use of spurs, and how they don't help if the horse is behind the leg...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 05

    Episode 18

    The session covers flatwork for jumping with a focus on contact. With the rider mounted, the instructor helps her get a feel for the aides by showing her the pressure on the reins and encouraging her to maintain a consistent contact. They establish that the horse is not accepting of the bridle, a...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 06

    Episode 19

    The instructor continues to work on flatwork for jumping in the lesson, focusing on the line into fences. By drawing focus to the tempo, she supports the rider as she works on creating a more quality gait, while staying on her line. The group works on collecting the canter and lifting the shoulde...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 07

    Episode 20

    Flatwork for jumping, with a focus on fences. With attention still on the quality of the canter, the riders work over some small jumps. The instructor reminds them not to land and let the horses fall apart, but rather land and ride for the next fence. She works with the riders to be present and f...

  • Instructor Certification Program | Mary D'Arcy | PART 08

    Episode 21

    The riders work over an oxer and a vertical. The instructor coaches them to ride forward. When one rider loses confidence and stops riding with her leg, the instructor helps her go forward into the fence. They use rhythm and balance to stay consistent on the approach to the fence.

  • Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 09

    Episode 22

    The instructors discuss the criteria they use when assessing a horse and rider, these include having the horse in front of the leg and easily accepting the aides. They also wanted the horses to be alert, looking to the fence and taking the rider to the fence.

  • Instructor Certification Program | Robin Walker | PART 15

    Episode 23

    The instructor sets up an exercise with oxers and verticals to challenge the rider. They focus on setting up the canter and being prepared early, and then keeping it consistent until take off. As the fences are much higher, the instructors are able to use them to demonstrate to the rider how cons...

  • Improving Your Turns For Show Jumping - Trailer

    Episode 24

    Olympian Christopher Burton gives a lesson in the stadium, focused on improving your turns for show jumping. He works with riders over fences to chose the best lines and ride correct turns to have a better course.