What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Think different words which will help you to move differently Stop holding on in the sitting trot Understand how to balance rather than ‘grip’ with your legs The sitting trot can be a challenge for many riders. Being told how to ‘absorb the movement’ which can leave you…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise the ‘trampoline effect’ in sitting trot Understand why it’s not up and down, but rather forwards and back Learn what the ‘hinge line’ is Get started with practicing a smoother sitting trot Have you resigned yourself to the fact that you are never going to be great…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the influence of your weight on the approach Learn how to ‘open a door’ for your horse Begin shifting your weight over the fence Effectively school on this to practice it Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become more respectful with your legs & how it will help the overall conversation Understand why how you apply the aid is so important The difference between ‘loud aids’ and ‘quiet aids’ Develop your leg aids as a guide – not a crutch Your legs make up such…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The importance of your mood and mirroring Being mindful of what you are bringing to the conversation How building rhythm can lead to relaxation Creating routines that work for you and your horse As riders, it is easy to only think of relaxation when it comes to riding…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Get clear on the importance of straightness Understand your responsibility as the rider Begin using straightness from day 1 Use your quarter lines to assess your horse Straightness. It is one of the top elements of the traditional Training Scale when working with horses. Yet, is it also…
