What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what balance is when it comes to riding Realising that your independent seat requires all your body parts to work independently of each other Being relaxed is vital to having an independent seat How becoming stronger makes you a more balanced rider What is an independent seat,…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The benefits of riding without stirrups The difference between a ‘draped’ leg and a vice grip! How relaxation requires a little effort on your part A few ideas about getting started today Riding without stirrups is something many riders won’t even dare to try. They understand how important…
Riding alone – does this best describe you and your horse when schooling and working? If so, I understand how it can sometimes leave you feeling like you are trying to piece together a difficult jigsaw puzzle – with no ‘picture’ to help guide you! Things not quite fitting together how you would like them to. You’re not alone. Equestrians who are riding alone…
Have you ever noticed how things are less fun when it consists of the ‘same old, same old’ day in and day out? Many riders make the mistake of thinking that making progress in their riding only pertains to riders who compete, or desire to do so… However, having had a riding school and livery yard for 12 years now,…
Seems like a simple enough questions, doesn’t it? And when you read the above question, ‘what is holding me back in my riding?’, you probably instantly answered it in your head. What was your answer? Now, most of the time I am all for taking the first answer that jumps into your head, the intuitive answer. Except today, I want you…
There are you, enjoying your ride with your horse; when suddenly your horse performs the sort of spin around that would put a figure skating champion to shame. Without a word of warning he is off and running in the opposite direction, leaving you either hanging on for dear life, or wondering what just happened as you crash to the ground!…
