Category: Training The Young Horse

Off-season for eventers can seem to last a lifetime but then all of a sudden, the first event is upon us and we find ourselves wondering what we really achieved over the winter months. For me, it’s important that I plan my winter training like I would plan my events for each horse during the […]

Lunging has so many advantages. It can be used as part of the breaking and training process, as an alternate method of exercise, as a rehab tool, as a time saving way to work your horse, as a way to allow a horse to let off steam or relax before you jump on or as […]

The Irish have long since been known for their brave, natural cross country riding. In recent years, however, the sport of eventing has changed quite dramatically. The standard of dressage has increased to be on a par with that found in pure dressage. Showjumping tracks are bigger and far more difficult. And the cross country […]

Joseph Murphy is one of Ireland’s most successful event riders and has trained many young horses to the highest level in this demanding sport. With cross country courses becoming ever more technical, ‘arrow heads’ and ‘skinnies’ now feature at all levels, with varying degree of difficulty. It’s therefore crucial that horses are taught to jump […]

Fabio is a 17.3hh, 9yr old dark bay gelding we are training towards Grand Prix Dressage. We purchased him as a 4yr old from a family friend. What I initially loved about Fabio was his super walk and canter. His trot, although not big and flashy, has a very good, active hock. He also had […]

Socks is a 17hh 6yr old Chestnut Gelding. We purchased him at the end of 2014 from a show jumping yard. What we liked about Socks was his positive attitude, his three good paces and his flashy good looks. Over the past year he has been competing at Preliminary and Novice Level and has achieved […]