Having the correct tack in the hunter ring is important. If you show up in the wrong type of bridle or bit it could be detrimental or even cause you to be eliminated from your class. It is important to know which tack, bridle and bit are permissible.
Read moreWhen riding in the hunter jumper ring you are allowed to make one prepatory circle. There are some instances, however,
Read moreRiding straight is important. Watch as these two horses try to eveade a straight line by drifting to the left and learn how to fix it!
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It is the course designers job to set up the courses that are suitable for the competition. Learn the common distances used to get the correct number of strides between jumps.
Read moreThis is one of the most popular questions that I get asked. As a Hunter Judge, in the Hunter Under
Read moreHOw do I get the judges attention? This is another popular question! Get the judges attention by showing your horse
Read moreIt is spring and with it comes horses that are shedding. The show season is ramping up and getting your
Read moreWhile at a local hunter jumper show, you could pick out the people who did the horse show circuit for a living because they had a schedule and program worked out. By narrowing it down to three things, you could also make your warm up more efficient and effective.
Read moreIf you ride hunter jumpers and want to get noticed in the horse show ring, then pay attention to the horse grooming tips offered here. Learn how having a good turn out will get the judges attention and how you display your horse can make a difference to the horse show results.
Read moreWhen showing in the hunter jumper ring, the hunter judge will score you a major error if your horse refuses. There are many different types of errors that are considered disobediences and marked as major errors.
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