Competitions
Alles over competitions.
12 artikelen gefocust op competitions — praktisch, met concrete getallen en bronnen.
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Competitions
Analyzing Competition Protocols: How to Extract Training Goals
After every competition, you receive a protocol with scores, remarks, and sometimes grades per section. But how do you translate that information into concrete improvement points for your training? A well-analyzed competition protocol is worth its weight in gold: it shows where your strengths lie and where the most progress can be made. In this article, you'll learn step by step how to convert protocols into smart training goals.
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Reading and Riding a Dressage Test Sheet in 5 Steps
Riding a dressage test without properly knowing the test sheet is asking for a forgotten movement or the wrong figure at the wrong moment. Yet you don't need to spend hours memorising it: with the right approach you can read a test sheet in 20 minutes and ride it confidently the next day. In this article you'll learn how to quickly decode a test sheet, how to recognise the logic behind it, and how to use EquiSight to streamline your preparation.
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Cross-country in eventing: how to get off to a great start
Cross-country is the heart of eventing: galloping across open terrain over fixed obstacles such as logs, ditches, and banks. For beginners, it is an intensive discipline that demands both technical riding skill and thorough preparation. In this article you will find everything you need to know before riding your first cross-country course, which mistakes to avoid, and how to prepare yourself and your horse step by step for a safe round.
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Walking the course: how to save time and faults
Walking a course well is no formality — it is the moment where you already half win or lose the competition. Riders who simply count the fences and walk the lines by feel alone miss opportunities. With a well-thought-out approach to course walking, you learn to choose the smartest route, take turns more efficiently, and collect your horse at exactly the right moments. In this article you will find out how to analyse a show jumping course step by step, and which tactical choices make the difference.
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KNHS driving competition: how to handle your registration
Competing in a KNHS driving competition takes more preparation than you might expect. From the right licences to registering on time via MijnKNHS: every step counts. Whether you're entering your first driving competition or have already been active for several seasons, this article guides you through the registration process so you won't be caught off guard.
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Western trail class: how to prepare
The trail class is one of the most technical disciplines in western competition. Your horse must navigate a course of obstacles calmly and obediently — from opening a gate to stepping over logs and backing between cones. What sounds simple on paper requires a confident horse, a precise rider, and a great deal of focused training. This article explains how a trail class works, what the judges evaluate, and which exercises you can incorporate at home or at the stable to make real progress.
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Driving a pair: how to build a solid foundation
Driving a pair is one of the most fascinating disciplines in the equestrian world. You steer two horses simultaneously, coordinate their movement, and build an incredibly strong team together with them. But before you head to the arena, the basics need to be right: proper training, the correct equipment, and a clear understanding of rein technique. In this article you'll read what you need to know as a beginner about driving a pair — from the first exercises to preparing for competition level.
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Competition rhythm: how to prepare the week before
A strong competition performance doesn't start on the day itself, but at least seven days earlier. Riders who take their horse and themselves seriously taper the week before a competition deliberately: less intense training, extra attention to recovery, and a consistent routine that promotes calm. In this article you'll find out how to fill that final week step by step, from Monday through to the morning of the competition.
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Building eventing fitness in 12 weeks
Eventing demands a horse that performs dressage with energy, gallops around a cross-country course without fading, and then still delivers a clear showjumping round. That three-dimensional fitness isn't built in two weeks. With a structured 12-week plan you lay the foundation for a horse that is truly in peak condition on competition day. In this article you'll find a concrete schedule, guidelines for interval training, and tips to prevent overtraining.
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Entering your horse in KNHS competitions: here's how to do it
Do you want to compete with your horse at a KNHS event but aren't sure where to start? The registration process involves a number of fixed steps that need to be taken in good time — from valid registrations to the correct competition licence. In this article we walk you through the process step by step, so you don't miss a thing and your competition day runs smoothly.
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Plaiting your horse for dressage: a step-by-step tutorial
Neat, tidy plaits make all the difference in the dressage arena. A well-presented horse looks more polished, and judges genuinely notice — especially at the higher levels. In this tutorial you'll learn exactly how to plait your horse's mane and tail professionally, which materials you need, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Whether you're heading to your first competition or want to sharpen your technique: after reading this article you'll know exactly what you're doing.
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Pre-competition checklist — forget nothing on the day itself
A competition day is often made or broken by preparation. Our ultimate checklist ensures you don't leave anything at home on the morning of the event.
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