What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become more respectful with your legs & how it will help the overall conversation Understand why how you apply the aid is so important The difference between ‘loud aids’ and ‘quiet aids’ Develop your leg aids as a guide – not a crutch Your legs make up such…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the difference between controlling versus influencing How markers can help you become more mindful throughout the movement Why I suggest slowing things down initially How to begin working on improving your serpentines today Serpentines really are the exercise or movement that ‘have it all’ when it comes…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The importance of your mood and mirroring Being mindful of what you are bringing to the conversation How building rhythm can lead to relaxation Creating routines that work for you and your horse As riders, it is easy to only think of relaxation when it comes to riding…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Chose your measuring system – Imperial or Metric Practice stepping things out Use the ‘drawing a line’ method if you are nervous Learn how to ‘walk’ a basic 5 non-jumping canter stride distance Do groundpoles or gridwork seem like a lot of hard work for you due to…
What this episode is all about:- Mistake 1:- Overestimating the amount of poles and complexity of exercise Mistake 2:- Incorrectly mapping the distance or adjustments Mistake 3:- Not realising how much influence you have over your horse If you have been riding for any length of time, you are probably well versed on the benefits of groundpoles. In fact, I…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- What is impulsion What is necessary for you to maintain impulsion How to know if the energy is “falling out” Working towards consistent impulsion We have all been there… In the saddle and wanting to do something. You ask for ‘more’ but instead of being able to harness…
