AboutSarah Lothmann Expertise Professional trainer for 10+ years. I happily offer you my expertise, techniques, and advice covering: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Showing, Training, Sales, Behavior, Stabling, Grooming, Tack, Barn Management, Rider Psychology, & Effective Communication.
Experience
Experience: I have been riding for over 23 years. As a kid I participated in 4H and Pony Club. I then worked as a groom and catch rode to pay my entry fees in the A Circuit. As a teenager I competed nationally in the Junior Hunters, USETs, and Medal classes. I've learned from and worked with some of the nations' best trainers. During college I began training professionally. I have prepared my students for both local and national shows. Recently I have organized two local equestrian groups for expanding general knowledge of horsemanship and for ensure the welfare of horses. I continue my dedication in this industry by offering visual design services for equine businesses including, graphic design, web development, and photography.
Education/Credentials AAS Degree, Veterinary Assistant, Professional Trainer
Question My horse has over developed in his near side shoulder, what exercises can i do to correct this. He is a show jumper, is regulary hacked and schooled and plays the paralli games. Thank you.
Answer Try working on your transitions, especially from the walk to the canter. Also work on your right circles with a counter bend. As you do so be sure to work from the trot applying collected downward transitions, and extended upward transitions. All the while working with a counter bend. You may need to lift your left hand subtly and apply an indirect rein with a bit of left spur to help push him forward off your leg. Be aware of his balance beneath you. Opening the right rein will encourage and help guide the right shoulder to extend.
Also, on a straight line down the center of the ring with an extended trot, maintain your horse's straight line from dock to poll and push him off to the right using your left leg. If you need to apply your rein aids keep them minimal. The goal is to really push him off the leg so his body, while still straight, moves to the right several feet over past your center tracking line. After you have done this a few times, complete the exercise with a collected trot at the end of the ring and a 15 meter circle to the right this time with a natural inside bend.
