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…
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…
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” in the saddle, but your horse just doesn’t seem to get the memo? Maybe they won’t go forward. Maybe they cut in on the circle. Or maybe they find creative ways to avoid what you’re asking. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Here’s the thing: so often the problem isn’t the…
Have you ever had one of those rides where you dismount, smiling from ear to ear, thinking: “This is what I’ve been missing.”? They are amazing, eh?! Maybe it was your first ride back after a break. Or perhaps you tried something new with your horse and felt re‑inspired. That burst of excitement feels amazing; the proof that ‘yes, I…
What is it about the idea of a fresh start that is so appealing? You know, a clean slate, a blank canvas. A ‘do-over’! As riders, we often make the crucial mistake of approaching all of our work with our horse, or improving our riding this way. And this can be a mistake because we are not asking one important…
How often have you felt overwhelmed about remembering and doing all of the things when it comes to your riding? Perhaps you find yourself looking at more experienced riders and wondering “How do they do it?”. Maybe you feel at a loss because “As soon as I start with something different, it all falls apart.”. Or for you it could…
