Odds in their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Thermal
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Thermal? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
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Odds in their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Guadalajara
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Guadalajara? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
Odds in Their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Las Vegas
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Las Vegas? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD...
Odds in Their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Toronto
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Toronto? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
Odds in their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
Odds in their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Calgary
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Calgary? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
Creedence Had Eight Faults in the Welcome, But He’s Still the One to Beat on Saturday
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Washington? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
Odds in their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Del Mar
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Del Mar? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD...
Odds in their Favor: Expert Picks for the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Sacramento
Who will win the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Sacramento? We called in equestrian sport scientist, Dr. Tim Worden, to pick his top three contenders. Dr. Worden has a PhD in...
6 Things to Consider When Selecting a New Trainer
Disclaimer: I have written this article with a focus on show jumping and my examples reflect this. However, the content holds true for all equestrian disciplines. A great trainer will enthusiastically...
Modern Trends in Show Jumping
The sport of show jumping has evolved dramatically in the last 20 years. Some notable changes include: An increase in the number of FEI ranking classes offered worldwide More ‘high-quality’ competition...
Designing a Training Program for Your Horse
A correctly structured yearly training plan induces physiological adaptation and allows a horse to peak for important competitions. At the same time, the proper scheduling of rest and therapeutic interventions...
It’s a Show Jumping World After All
The sport of show jumping has grown dramatically in the last few decades, with an increasing number of nations having riders competing at the 5* level. As an avid fan,...
Here’s How Video Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Performance Horse
Video can be a very useful tool in the training of horses and riders. As the saying goes, "There is often a difference between what we feel, and what is...
What’s the “Right” Amount of Time to Warm-Up Before a Jumping Competition?
Whenever I am at a competition, I spend more time watching the warm-up ring than the competition ring, itself. Much can be learned by watching the horses warm-up and hearing...
What Makes a Jumping Horse “Careful”?
The most important aspect of show jumping performance is the ability of the horse to keep all of the rails in the cups. Horses that have a relatively low percentage...
