Being an equestrian, it is a safe assumption to make that you love your horse. However, every now and again we will find ourselves in a situation that has the potential to turn dangerous very quickly, whether it be in the saddle or on the ground. Depending on your personality and experience, how you deal with this type of situation…
We all have something, right? That thing we do that every time we catch ourselves doing it, we feel a tinge of guilt… But without fail, regardless of all the beating ourselves up, we will be back doing it again soon. Now, I could have been talking about anything there… any number of bad habits that you have cultivated (yes……
Do you find yourself huffing and puffing after a few strides of canter? Have you been riding less recently and find that now your back in the saddle, you’re less effective than before? Are you spending hours schooling your horse but seeing little to no difference in his way of going… It often amazes me how much time, effort, planning,…
Have you tried it? For many riders, the mention of riding bareback is enough to see them running to the tack room for a saddle! However, for those that pluck up the courage – it can change so much… Bareback riding is a super way to improve your posture and position as well as balance, skills, and feel. However often…
A couple of weeks ago I was faced with a particularly irritating scenario; the clients who had booked for the final lesson of the day didn’t show… Not a word of explanation… Nothing! I am sure you have had similar experiences, whether you work with horses or not, and can relate to how I was feeling at that point; tired, frustrated and annoyed!…
]Scroll down this article to find the guided audio lesson plan that I have created and suggest you use to get you started with this process] There are a few disadvantages to riding alone. One of the biggest is the fact that while you may think and feel like you are doing everything correctly, there is a good chance that…
