Feb 26, 2015

Throwback Thursday Presented by the USEA Foundation: The Basics of Warm-Up Etiquette

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This week's Throwback Thursday presented by the Endowment Trust reminds us about the proper etiquette in the warm-up arena at competitions.

Can't remember the rule of thumb for passing another horse? Unsure about what to do if another horse is acting up in the warm-up? What's the most effective and polite way to call a jump? This article is a must-read for all competitors in order to create a safe environment with the least amount of chaos and confusion for horse and rider.

Read it here!

This article, written by Zeb Fry with illustrations by Caroline Helmke, ran in Eventing USA in 2012, Issue 10.

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