Do your hands sometimes seem like they develop a mind of their own when you’re riding? You tell them to stay quiet, steady, and soft… But they just seem committed to waving about. In fact, they feel miles away from being the ‘steady hands’ that you want as a rider! Trust me, you’re not alone! Steady hands are a sore…
So you desperately want to get back in the saddle on the regular again. And you definitely feel excited. But you’re also feeling more than a little overwhelmed! The big looming question is “What do I do on that first ride?!” Stop panicking because today, I will guide you through exactly what to do on that first ride… Step by…
Riders stop riding for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, it’s a conscious choice; an injury, a change in circumstances, or a loss of confidence for example. Other times, life simply gets in the way. But whatever the reason, it doesn’t have to define your riding journey going forward. You’re maybe like many other riders, the reason that you’ve stopped was…
Working alone without a regular instructor or trainer is tough. And often it’s the ‘little things’ that become the bigger sticking points for riders. Things like staying accountable, using feedback to make tweaks and changes, and creating a regular schedule filled with exercises and activities to move things forward. But all is not lost… It is still possible to move…
When you’re working alone without a regular trainer or instructor, you must begin to create ways for self-review. Video is, hands down, the best way to do this, especially if your camera follows you. Automated motion tracking software makes this an affordable possibility for many riders now. But even if you don’t have this technology, you can still simply use…
If you are training your horse or riding alone, the ability to create videos of you and your horse working together is invaluable. However, any old videos won’t do. With a few small adjustments, the quality of the videos you capture can make your reviewing process a lot easier. Today I want to give you 5 simple and actionable tips…
