AQHA Professional Horsewoman Jackie Krshka says expanding your events could be the ticket to rejuvenating your excitement for competition and testing the boundaries of your talent. Jackie offers advice to help you take the leap and find the right horse for the job.
Jackie says that an all-around competitor will become a better rider by spending more time horseback – both on the road and at home.
“There is no question – it has been proven time and again,” Jackie says. “It takes riders to a more advanced level and prepares them for moving up. They learn feel and timing, and have a better sense of their horse.”
Although riders can develop feel for their horse in one event, Jackie says the bond can be stronger in all-around competition. “They have so much one-on-one contact in a variety of events that they know that horse in and out. If you’ve got four events to prepare for, you spend a little bit more time with your horse than if you’re preparing for one event.”
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