What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand how you are sitting in the saddle might be affecting everything Realise the disastrous effects this can have on your overall position Focus on ‘feeling’ what your leg is doing in order to improve things Work in walk, then trot and then transitions Be honest… Are you…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what resistance is in your horse Start with taking steps back to simple Realise the importance of rewarding every little positive element Know how far to take each ride Most riders have been there, some more regularly than others… You are mounted up, in the arena with…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Recognise the ‘trampoline effect’ in sitting trot Understand why it’s not up and down, but rather forwards and back Learn what the ‘hinge line’ is Get started with practicing a smoother sitting trot Have you resigned yourself to the fact that you are never going to be great…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Have a plan for what you are going to do Get as much ready as you can in advance Create and stick to a routine that works Learn to say no to distractions…! Many riders find that, from time to time due to other responsibilities, they have shorter…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding the conversation is always happening Your position Your Aids Understanding how your horse ‘goes’ The ‘basics in riding’… It sounds like a bit of a list for riders to master before they move on. And I suppose in a way, they are. Like most things, there are…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the influence of your weight on the approach Learn how to ‘open a door’ for your horse Begin shifting your weight over the fence Effectively school on this to practice it Are you struggling with your correct canter lead when landing from a fence? Perhaps you approach…
