Gait Analysis Can Predict Show Jumping Performance | French Noseband Rules Updated
Using AI, researchers have found a link between this gait parameter and predicting horses show jumping performance.
What Happened this week
I stumbled upon a fascinating new study only published this week to find a link between a horses way of going and predicting their show jumping performance in 3-day eventing. This is quite exciting, and if this was conducted live during competitions, the betting office would have a field day.
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The French Dressage Rulebook has been updated
Specific, measurable noseband tightness rules are hard to find in equestrian rulebooks, but France can now be added to the list that that do. Find below which equestrian competition bodies have specific noseband tightness rules, and why not all of them are implemented with the horse's welfare in mind.
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R3voband Bridle Pads
Find my review of the R3voband pads, some fascinating bridle science and how these pads reduce pressure.
Pole Work Exercises to try this week
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with new pole work exercises for your horse. So have a look at these 5 layouts I have made.
Want a giggle? Take a look at this video where I attempt to discuss horse boot straps, but get side tracked by interrupting animals.
Revisiting Hyperflexion
With the Dressage Olympics behind us, I thought it would be of interest to revisit my piece on Hyperflexion. This is one of my most read posts, you can find it below.
Like my pole work piece? you can download the layouts below:
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