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Group or Private Lessons; Or Just Stick with Solo Riding?

Group or Private Lessons; Or Just Stick with Solo Riding?

Riding, WellbeingOctober 22, 2025

There’s one question I get asked at least once a week, by both ‘in-person’ riders, and online riders I’ve connected with. And just yesterday, I realised that, somehow, I’ve never actually answered it here! The question goes something like this:- “Should I have lessons? And if so, what kind; private or group?”.   Some riders will also enquire about my thoughts…

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How Using A.I. in Your Horse Riding Is Like a Half Halt

How Using A.I. in Your Horse Riding Is Like a Half Halt

Mindset, Planning, Training Alone, WellbeingOctober 16, 2025

Have you ever noticed how the principles we use to train our horses almost always apply to us as riders, too? I’m a big believer in that — the idea that if something’s important for your horse, it’s probably important for you as well. Lately, we’ve been diving deep into half halts.  These little moments can completely change the feel…

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Using Half Halts on the Lunge to Build Balance

Using Half Halts on the Lunge to Build Balance

Ex-Racehorse/OTTB, Lunging, Rider Aids, Training Alone, Young HorseOctober 7, 2025

Have you ever been lunging your horse and find yourself saying “Whoa there Tonto” a little too often?! That moment when your horse seems to go from cool and calm to tripping over themselves as the speed quickens! I can 100% hand over heart say that, from experience, this has the potential to make even the calmest of riders stress…

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Timing Is Everything: Finding the Sweet Spot for Half Halts

Timing Is Everything: Finding the Sweet Spot for Half Halts

Returning to Riding, Rider Aids, Riding, Training AloneSeptember 30, 2025

If you’ve ever asked for a half halt and felt… well, nothing – you’re not alone! So many riders don’t really use the half halt in their riding because they find that it either doesn’t work, or it’s a little ‘too much’ for them and their horses! I know many riders can feel a little daunted when they hear the…

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Why Your Riding Falls Apart Under Pressure (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Riding Falls Apart Under Pressure (and How to Fix It)

Confidence, Mindset, Schooling, Training Alone, WellbeingSeptember 23, 2025

This morning I sat in a big school hall, surrounded by parents buzzing with anticipation, watching my six-year-old son and his classmates step onto the stage for their very first school concert.  And as I was watching them put their weeks of practice into action, I began thinking how we, as riders, can learn a thing or three from these…

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Your Riding Isn’t Improving? Learning More Might Not Help…

Your Riding Isn’t Improving? Learning More Might Not Help…

Confidence, Mindset, Training Alone, WellbeingSeptember 11, 2025

If your riding hasn’t changed, it’s probably not because you haven’t learned something new. It’s more likely because you haven’t committed to doing something new.  I know, that might seem a little harsh! And if it stings a little for you, perhaps there is a morsel of truth in there? In fact, if your riding isn’t improving, this might be…

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