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Riding advice Georgia Goss (née Spence) is a five-star event rider who has competed all over the world. Find out more at georgiegoss.com
Vet care: gastric ulcers special Robin Densem is a certificate holder in equine medicine and a director at Agnew Equine Ltd. See horsevets.co.uk
Travelling tips Tom Janion is chief executive of family-owned company Equi-Trek. Find out more about the range at equi-trek.com
Equine biomechanics Gillian Higgins is an equine anatomy and biomechanics specialist, BHS senior coach, equine therapis and author. See horsesinsideout.com
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Welcome to our AskThe Experts section. Over the next nine pages we help to solve your horsey problems with the aid of trusted professionals. This month’s panel answers your riding and horse care questions, with advice on staying in control across country, howto avoid gastric ulcers, plus equine biomechanics and more. If you have a question you would like answered, get in touch today.
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RIDING ADVICE: Georgie Goss says…
Feel brave again
Q I've lost confidence across country as my horse has a tendency to put in a dirty stop or swerve. Any ideas for exercises I can do in the school to boost our confidence over winter and prepare for next season?
June Mansfield, Cornwall
Georgie says: I recommend using guide rails whenever you’re jumping in the school to encourage your horse to stay straight and jump the middle of each fence — as well as keeping the fences small, especially if you have both lost confidence.
It’s vital for your horse to have variety over the winter months, so mix up small, achievable showjumps and mock cross-country jumps in your school along with pole work.
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