What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Set an intention or baseline for each ride and encounter Confidence and its direct link to relaxation Becoming comfortable in the discomfort What the ‘rinse and repeat’ looks like for relaxation Have you been trying to work on relaxation when riding? However, your horse is just a little…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Figuring out why your horse is dead to the leg Committing to consistency going forward Creating a ‘rule’ Refining your ‘rule’ We have all been there. You are in the saddle on your horse, you are riding away – you apply your leg, and … NOTHING. He is…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding the importance of a good position Your seat and where it should be Your legs and heels and how they affect your stability Your head, shoulders and arms and how they affect your position If you were to mark your position in the saddle out of 10,…
It is always nice to have a plan or a map to follow when learning something new. The training scale is that map for many riders when they begin schooling their horse. However, the training scale can be equally as valuable for you, the rider. It is a road map to help keep you on track with your riding. So…
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!…
So you have made the decision to get back into the saddle. You feel great about it. Making a decision, one way or another, often has a way of settling us a little, even if the road ahead is less than smooth. But there you are, big girl pants on; all mounted up, bum gently lowered into the seat of your saddle… And…
