Being an equestrian, it is a safe assumption to make that you love your horse. However, every now and again we will find ourselves in a situation that has the potential to turn dangerous very quickly, whether it be in the saddle or on the ground. Depending on your personality and experience, how you deal with this type of situation…
We all have something, right? That thing we do that every time we catch ourselves doing it, we feel a tinge of guilt… But without fail, regardless of all the beating ourselves up, we will be back doing it again soon. Now, I could have been talking about anything there… any number of bad habits that you have cultivated (yes……
There you are, happily trotting around the arena, delighted at the fact that you can ‘post’ correctly; until someone goes and bursts your bubble by pointing out that you are on the wrong diagonal… “Sit for two” they shout your way… And you’re thinking ‘Come again?’! What is the Diagonal in the Trot? Being on the correct diagonal is to…
You’ve just popped the fence and, in your mind, it was a success. Mostly because you managed to stay on board for it! However, as soon as your horse lands, you are beginning to think that your ‘upright seat’ is becoming more and more of a fantasy… In fact, every stride your horse takes is literally bumping you further and…
Do you find yourself huffing and puffing after a few strides of canter? Have you been riding less recently and find that now your back in the saddle, you’re less effective than before? Are you spending hours schooling your horse but seeing little to no difference in his way of going… It often amazes me how much time, effort, planning,…
Feel… A hugely important component of successful horsemanship and something that is often considered as a talent that you are either gifted at birth with or your not! From years spent helping and watching people ride, I do agree that some people seem to have a more natural feel than others. However, I have also found that, often, riders who…
