It’s always great to get out of the arena, so let’s do it today – together! And not just to relax and chill, I want to help you use the energy of being out of the arena to improve the quality of your halt. The halt is a movement that many riders fail to use in their training. And yet…
There are a number of things that, when we speak about working with our horses, can feel almost impossible for some riders. This is especially true if your horse is very ‘laid-back’ or ‘lazy’. Other riders are working on channeling energy, etc. and you feel like if you could just ignite a little enthusiasm in your horse, it would be…
Just like us, all horses are different. They all interact with the world in their unique way. Their reactions and their responses. What would happen if you tailored your interactions with your horse specifically so that your horse can best understand and follow along? If each ‘horse conversation’ was a special one? If you could tailor your aids to your…
That feeling. When you had the best of intentions about what a ride was going to be like for you and your horse. Only to realise, 15 to 20 minutes into the ride, that you are ‘beat’! Your legs are just not doing what you want them to do. Your head and shoulders feel like they weigh a tonne and…
This article was originally published on stridesforsuccess.com in January 2022 by Lorna Leeson How many hours do you devote to training your horse each week? Have you ever considered that you might just be the ‘team member’ that needs more work…? That you might just be the ‘cap’ on your horse’s progress in his training and his development? Regardless of…
Ask any rider what they want to make happen when it comes to their riding aids and, hopefully, creating truly independent aids will be high up there on that list. Because, let’s face it, your aids can only be as clear and useful in direct relation to how independent they are. But saying you want independent aids and working towards…
