If you’re lucky enough to ride a really good games horse, it’s sometimes easy to forget that he still needs regular training and fitness work to keep him sharp in events like pole bending or barrels. If you ride a greenie, he needs lots of schooling as well if you want him to be a games superstar in the future.
In this issue, let’s look at five training tips that will help you get faster pole bending times with your favorite horse or pony.
This article originally appeared in the July/August issue of Young Rider magazine. Click here to subscribe!
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