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,…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Timing – the big picture view How to make the best use of your time in each ride Using short bursts of time to focus you when you are in the saddle Understanding the importance timing when it comes to your aids Correct timing in your riding is…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- What is straightness on a circle Creating a channel and maintaining it The importance of independent aids to maintain the circle What can go wrong and how to identify and work on it I am willing to bet that every time you get in the arena with your…
Riding alone – does this best describe you and your horse when schooling and working? If so, I understand how it can sometimes leave you feeling like you are trying to piece together a difficult jigsaw puzzle – with no ‘picture’ to help guide you! Things not quite fitting together how you would like them to. You’re not alone. Equestrians who are riding alone…
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…
Have you ever become frustrated when someone is failing to understand and respond appropriately to your requests and communications? Have you ever experienced this in the saddle? For many riders, they noticed that, even more frustratingly, this often occurs when they feel their riding should actually be improving. You’re not alone. Many riders begin to feel this way after they have taken action…
