Whether you’re riding in your back paddock, a quiet arena, or a field with a view, riding alone can feel both empowering and… well, a tad overwhelming! Without an instructor or trainer on the ground beside you, having a goal to improve your riding can seem light years away. And second-guessing yourself can become the default way of training! That…
There’s a moment in every rider’s journey, whether you’ve just started learning to ride, or you’re returning after a break, when you suddenly become very aware of everything that’s not quite right… Maybe your leg moves too much. Or you bounce in the saddle. Perhaps you struggle with consistency with your reins – they’re either too long or too tight.…
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…
