Have you ever considered how, in order to be a good rider, you must be a good actor? Don’t worry too much if you haven’t, you’re not alone… Many riders fail to see the connection between these two things. As a rider, you will see a marked difference in your abilities in the saddle, especially when under pressure, if you…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise that contact is a result of other things Understand what ‘forwardness’ is and why it is so important See the role you play in the forward and the contact See how it should be present in every element of the ride, even halt Becoming a trainer. It…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why you need to remain relaxed Make sure you have a plan before you begin Refrain from the one thing most riders do which actually makes things worse…! Consider why ‘out’ is often better than ‘in’ where energy is concerned If you ride horses for long enough…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Get clear on your goals & your resources before starting your search Realise how important it is to do your ‘groundwork’ first, before riding Overcome resistance to riding a ‘new horse’ Make a better decision that both you & your new horse will be happy with One of…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why your voice works, regardless of discipline Begin using tone to help convey your message Use your voice to reward your horse Understand how to ‘wean’ your horse off of your voice Imagine if you could use your voice as an effective, accurate aid when communicating to…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise how confusing the two can lead to you becoming ‘stuck’ Understand what a symptom is Realise that this confusion can impact both horse and rider Use the ‘Because’ line of thought to identify the root cause Is there something in your riding that, no matter what you…