After having taken a closer look at leg-yield and shoulder-in in previous blog posts, this time we would like to take a look at travers (croup-in) and renvers (croup-out). You will find out why these two lateral movements are of further importance in horse training...
This Working Equitation Trail obstacle is often used as an introduction and appears to be quite simple at first glance. However, some difficulties can arise here too. In this blog post, you will learn everything about the structure and correct execution of the cup transfer.…
By working on the ground and lunging your horse with a cavesson, you bring variety and flexibility into his everyday life. In this article, we will show you how to train your horse properly with a cavesson. If you haven't found the right cavesson for...
A cavesson is a popular and used aid for both young horse training and daily horse training. What you should look out for when buying a cavesson for your horse, what different cavessons are available in Picadera's range...
You have probably come across the quote: “The shoulder-in is the aspirin of horsemanship.” It comes from the Portuguese riding master Nuno Olivera. What exactly did he mean by that? He was of the opinion that the shoulder-in can cure everything and saw…
Even if the leg-yield is not strictly speaking a "real" lateral movement, it still offers a perfect introduction to explaining the sideways driving aids to your horse. In addition, it can be a real all-rounder in the training of your four-legged friend, which you can rely on...
Anyone who has ever tried working with long reins with their horse may have been disappointed to discover that it is not as easy as it looks and is also very strenuous. It is not for nothing that rein work is considered to be…
You've probably heard the phrase "good training starts on the ground" many times. And this is exactly the topic that classic handwork deals with. It lays the foundation for good and fair cooperation between horse and human in the saddle...
When it comes to cavessons, there is one thing you can't avoid: you are spoiled for choice. To help you decide which type of cavesson is best for you and your horse, in this blog post we will take a look at the...
The cavesson is a very versatile piece of equipment that, in my opinion, should be in every saddle cupboard. In addition to being used for lunging or for hand and ground work, the cavesson has a wide range of other uses. For example, it is very popular…
