Equestrian Training Journal: Because sometimes the days run together Paperback – September 8, 2024

Whether we are goal oriented professional equestrians, or busy adult amateurs with full time jobs outside the barn, keeping track of how our training program is going for our horse can be a challenge. This journal will let you record details of the workouts, courses jumped, heights succeeded, test movements attempted, or just the plan that is being followed and when you are due for a hack day.Keeping track of things like downed rails, struggles one lead over the other, changes to willingness or feel, can all be indicators of issues that need addressing, and noting those patterns before they become huge problems or lameness or behaviors, will help you keep a horse sound and happy. Having a bad day? What else happened that day for your horse? Have a poor ride? Was it feedng time? Was our friend turned out? Did we just get shoes or need shoes?What bit did we use today? What saddle? What pad? What boots? What spurs? Every small detail can help you find the best possible scenarios for your horse to train, overcome challenges, and ultimately make the best partner you can have.We recommend that you fill out part of your journal before you ride. Look over the last couple of entries. What have you been focusing on, and is it going well. What haven't you practiced in a while that might be getting missed or rusty. What types of rides does your horse like the best, and when was the last time you gave them that ride? Does your horse need a change or scenery? Do we need a trail ride with friends soon? Are they due for some body work? This journal will help you keep track so that you can stop trying to rely on your feelings and memory when it comes to your horses training and your horsemanship!Happy riding! Read more