It can feel frustrating when you realise that you have to steady up a little in your rush to get somewhere! And, when riding, going slow to speed up is often what’s required to really allow the concept to sink in; mentally and physically. Last week’s episode about what riders are often not willing to do seems to have hit…
There’s a particular feeling most riders learn to identify pretty quickly, even if they don’t have the words for it! You know the one where, the one moment, you and your horse are moving along fairly happily together. Until the next moment, it’s as if the whole arse has fallen out of everything! You go from being carried to being…
There’s one question I get asked at least once a week, by both ‘in-person’ riders, and online riders I’ve connected with. And just yesterday, I realised that, somehow, I’ve never actually answered it here! The question goes something like this:- “Should I have lessons? And if so, what kind; private or group?”. Some riders will also enquire about my thoughts…
If you’ve ever asked for a half halt and felt… well, nothing – you’re not alone! So many riders don’t really use the half halt in their riding because they find that it either doesn’t work, or it’s a little ‘too much’ for them and their horses! I know many riders can feel a little daunted when they hear the…
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” in the saddle, but your horse just doesn’t seem to get the memo? Maybe they won’t go forward. Maybe they cut in on the circle. Or maybe they find creative ways to avoid what you’re asking. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Here’s the thing: so often the problem isn’t the…
There’s a moment I see over and over again with riders. And if I’m being honest, I’ve been there myself more times than I would like to admit! Maybe you can relate… It goes a little like this: you’ve got a horse and you’ve got the tack. You’re even lucky enough to have access to a place to ride… And…
