What this episode is all about and how it can help you:- Get clear on what an independent aid isn’t! Understand what an independent aid is… Get started developing your independent seat Realise that it will take time to achieve Your independent seat. Are you, like so many other riders around the world, trying to achieve yours right now? If…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what inside and outside are when it comes to your aids Take the confusion out of applying your aids correctly Get started reframing how you think and apply your aids Think and ride with your horse… There is one thing that I notice time and again when…
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:- Understand why napping can become a learned ‘go to’ behaviour for your horse See how seemingly ‘little things’ can quickly escalate to ‘bigger things’ Use your horses short concentration span to your benefit here Become clear on how to make your horse ‘want’ to do what you ask…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why a good transition means a better canter all round Begin working on better timing of the ‘ask’ Realise how gripping with your legs is negatively impacting the transition Ride smoother, more responsive trot to canter transitions Cantering; maybe one of the most enjoyable things to do…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise that you do not ‘turn the horse’ Set up circumstances that will help make each bend successful Understand that you have to ‘allow’ your horse to actually ride through the bend ‘Support’ your horse rather than ‘control’ your horse Have you ever considered how many times you…