In modern showjumping, related distances can be found at every competition. Many riders struggle with related distances because they cannot regulate their horse's stride pattern. 

By following these progressive exercises over four sessions, we will give you the skills and confidence to regulate that stride pattern, allowing you to successfully ride competition courses and increase jumping enjoyment for both you and your horse.

What you put in...you get out! We provide you with the tools for self-development, because every rider learns differently. There's no time limit, so repeat each exercise or session as many times as you need to be confident in each skill. This platform walks you through the principles and the exercises step-by-step to ensure measurable value for you and your horse. 

My Equestrian Academy delivers holistic coaching - through this programme you will set your goals, be given exercises, be shown videos on how to complete exercises, view arena setup diagrams, and be asked to review your progression after every session. 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to this Programme

    • Using My Equestrian Academy

    • What to Expect From This Programme

    • What You Will Need to Get Started

    • Meet Your Coach
  • 2

    Goal Setting

    • How to Set Your Goals

    • Your Long-Term Goal

    • Set SMART Goals for THIS Programme

    • Set Your Process, Performance & Outcome Goals

    • Self-Evaluation Forms
  • 3

    Related Distances Session 1

    • What is a related distance and why do we need to be able to ride them correctly?

    • WATCH: Session 1

    • Exercise 1

    • Exercise 2

    • Exercise 3

    • Exercise 4

    • Exercise 5

    • Session Evaluation

    • Evaluation Questionnaire

    • Progression Checklist
  • 4

    Related Distances Session 2

    • Developing Your Stride Pattern - Pole to Jump

    • WATCH: Session 2

    • Exercise 1

    • Exercise 2

    • Exercise 3

    • Exercise 4

    • Exercise 5

    • Session Evaluation

    • Evaluation Questionnaire

    • Progression Checklist
  • 5

    Related Distances Session 3

    • Enhance Your Ability to Ride Related Distances - Jump to Jump

    • WATCH: Session 3

    • Exercise 1

    • Exercise 2

    • Exercise 3

    • Exercise 4

    • Exercise 5

    • Session Evaluation

    • Evaluation Questionnaire

    • Progression Checklist
  • 6

    Related Distances Session 4

    • Linking related distances - straight and bending lines

    • WATCH: Session 4

    • Exercise 1

    • Exercise 2

    • Exercise 3

    • Exercise 4

    • Session Evaluation

    • Evaluation Questionnaire

    • Progression Checklist