Hocks
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Dressage Today Extra
4 Common Training Problems Solved • Understanding Hock Health
A Grand Prix rider discusses how to solve training problems by addressing your horse’s underlying issues. Plus, a veterinarian explains some of the elements that affect hock health.
Theory
There Is No Secret to Putting Your Horse “On the Bit”
Accomplished event rider and USDF gold medalist Jeremy Beale answers a reader question, explaining how skilled riders use finesse and feel, rather than strength, to teach their horses to look for the bit.
Instruction
Find Your Horse’s “Boing”
Add expression by riding the coiled spring.
Blog
See Ya, ’17!
Hands Up: Any other riders have a rather challenging year?
Conformation
How Does Hock Condition Affect a Dressage Horse’s Performance?
Janine Wilson, DVM, CAC answers this reader question.
Horse Care
Understanding Your Horse’s Hock Health
Learn about some of the elements that affect the horse's hocks
Horse Care
Bog Spavin in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
Greg Staller, DVM, explains potential causes, treatment options and prognosis for a dressage horse with bog spavin.
Breeds/Breeding
Evaluating Sport Horse Conformation with Lilo Fore
Breeds/Breeding
Evaluating Sport Horse Conformation with Lilo Fore
5 Points to Consider When Assessing a Young Horse