How to Build a Custom Horse Training Program Using an Ease of Handling Course
Want to take your horse’s training to the next level? Discover how an ease of handling course can help you design a personalized program, improve performance, and track progress effectively. Read on to build a smarter, structured, and more rewarding training plan!
3 key ingredients to excel in the speed test 🏇⚡️
Do you want to excel in the speed test in working equitation competitions? Discover the 3 key elements to master in order to save time without taking risks!
Beyond simple speed, optimal management of transitions and trajectories makes the difference between the best riders. In this article, you will find practical advice to teach your horse to slow down and accelerate effectively before and after obstacles and train them to navigate tight turns with agility.
Concrete exercises and a proven method to boost your performance in competition!
How to excel in the cattle sorting trial?
Preparing for the cattle sorting trial means training your horse to approach cattle work with enthusiasm and confidence so it can perform quick, precise movements while also understanding the purpose of the task.
How to train a young horse for Working Equitation
The education of a young horse is a crucial stage in its development, requiring both a methodical and sensitive approach. This process, far from being uniform, is divided into two fundamental aspects: physical education and mental education. Each of these aspects plays a decisive role in shaping a balanced, confident, and high-performing horse.
Picking the perfect horse for Working Equitation
Unlike some equestrian disciplines that favor specific breeds, the focus in Working Equitation is on the horse's abilities and temperament. These are the qualities to look for when choosing a horse for this versatile discipline!
Ease of Handling trial: the importance of walking the course
As there is not much time to think during the Ease of Handling trial, you need to walk the course ahead of time: in this video Hervé shows exactly how to assess each obstacle and come up with smart strategies to wow the judges.
The history of the cattle sorting trial
The cattle sorting trial in Working Equitation is rooted in a culture where moving herds of cattle is an essential part of life, and being able to separate an animal from the herd serves a practical purpose.
How to warm up your horse at a Working Equitation competition
Warming up before competition is essential to help acclimate your horse to the environment so it can perform at its best without sustaining injuries.
Ease of Handling 101: your guide to Working Equitation obstacles
In Working Equitation, mastering the obstacles in the Ease of Handling trial (EOH) is key. In this article, we explore each obstacle, its setup and execution, common difficulties, and severe faults to steer clear of.
Using cones to enhance your horse’s training
Hervé Maurel’s unique training method uses cones as visual aids to help horses and riders focus, learn faster, and improve collaboration.
What is Working Equitation?
Working equitation is an equestrian discipline that combines different elements of dressage, obstacle negotiation, and traditional equestrian skills from various countries and cultures.