The opportunity to work with a young or green horse comes with great responsibility. You have the potential to place a lasting imprint on this horses riding career; and his opinion of being ridden in general. In order to produce a well rounded riding horse, there are a few basic principles that you should pay attention to. Things that, when…
Starting a new horse or pony is exciting. Getting started with your OTTB is the same. You have this golden opportunity to have a huge positive impact on this horse, which will hopefully filter through the rest of his life. However, for many riders, the itchy feeling that is ‘let’s get started already’ can cause them to overlook a couple…
Have you ever considered how, in order to be a good rider, you must be a good actor? Don’t worry too much if you haven’t, you’re not alone… Many riders fail to see the connection between these two things. As a rider, you will see a marked difference in your abilities in the saddle, especially when under pressure, if you…
What this episode is all about and how it can help you:- Realise what true balance is when riding See that both you and your horse are responsible for balance Begin working on establishing balance See how maintaining balance is a long term goal It is a pretty important element of riding; if only from a ‘staying on’ point of…
What this episode is all about and how it can help you:- Get clear on what an independent aid isn’t! Understand what an independent aid is… Get started developing your independent seat Realise that it will take time to achieve Your independent seat. Are you, like so many other riders around the world, trying to achieve yours right now? If…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise that contact is a result of other things Understand what ‘forwardness’ is and why it is so important See the role you play in the forward and the contact See how it should be present in every element of the ride, even halt Becoming a trainer. It…
