Flatwork is very important for developing horses for jumping.  Being mindful of the tempo of the horse's gaits will help improve their quality.  Incorporating transitions and an exercise such as the "spiral-in" will help the horse engage the hind end.  This is an episode featuring a recording from a lesson taught by Denise.

Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.

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 Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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In this episode, Denise  explores the curious similarities between driving a car and riding a horse.

Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.

 
 Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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A brief overview of the EHV outbreak in California in February 2022.  Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV) is a very contagious virus and can cause fever and respiratory illness in horses. A variant of EHV-1 can also cause neurological disease.  Check out he links below for a deeper understanding.

Resources:  

• 10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV) and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)
• Biosecurity for Horses
• Equine Disease Communication Center
• How to Take Your Horse's Vital Signs

Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.

Do you have a question or an idea for the show?

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 Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Denise made an audio recording of one of her lessons, and is sharing it part of it with you.  This portion of the the lesson focuses on the ABCs:  Arms, Base of support, and Connection.

In this episode:

• A trot warm up exercise to lengthen and secure the riders leg.
• Arm awareness and its effect on the horse's carriage and balance.
• Connection: riding the horse "from back to front".
• How the rider's  seat, hips and legs create a solid "base of support".
•  Effect of Base and Arms on posture and security of rider as well as the movement of the horse.

Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.

Do you have a question or an idea for the show?

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 Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Companion video to Walk The Line

Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.

Do you have a question or an idea for the show?

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Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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It's time to enjoy a summer of horse travel now that the pandemic appears to be winding down!

In this episode. a brief overview of:

• Transportation for horses to shows or other venues
• Tow vehicle and trailer service checklist
• Paperwork for travel, vaccinations
• What do I need to bring?

Denise's Complete Show Packing List
Denise's Trunk Packing List

Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.

Do you have a question or an idea for the show?

Interact on FB and IG @barnaislepodcast, Twitter @barnaislepod
 
 Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Some brief thoughts as I reflect on the past week of competition.

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Update on new episodes.

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