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…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why your aids are always a work in progress Start on the ground and work up Transitioning groundwork to under the saddle Application, pressure, timing and sequence Have you ever noticed how you feel when you walk away after participating in a good conversation with someone? There…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Be clear on what is straightness Understanding how your aids are a mould Knowing why you have to regulate where the energy is flowing Notice when things are crooked If I were to stand in the arena, and you were to ride directly towards me – how straight…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Relaxation and Rhythm Suppleness and Contact Impulsion and Straightness Putting it all together The Training Scale is an important principle when it comes to riding and working with horses. It is particularly important to consider the training scale when it comes to riding good transitions. However, you may…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Begin noticing where the ups and downs are happening Take responsibility, rather than looking for a quick fix Learn to Balance Your Aids Correctly Using a Split Second to Smooth Out Your Riding Do things feel a little ‘touch and go’ when it comes to your riding? You…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Rule out possible causes for your canter being crooked How to ensure you are straight The benefits of initially working in walk and trot What to look for in your canter and how you will know if you are truly straight Has this ever happened to you? You’re…
