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…
Have you ever noticed how things are less fun when it consists of the ‘same old, same old’ day in and day out? Many riders make the mistake of thinking that making progress in their riding only pertains to riders who compete, or desire to do so… However, having had a riding school and livery yard for 12 years now,…
Do you find yourself shying away from using ground poles in your riding because you think they are ‘only for jumping’? Perhaps you know all the benefits of using ground poles, but are completely unsure about how to use them effectively? Many riders want to include ground poles in their schooling, but are unsure about how to get started in…
