What this episode is all about:- Myth No. 1:- Riders are either natural or they’re not Myth No. 2:- ‘Feel’ takes years to learn Myth No. 3:- I need to have… Myth No. 4:- I’ll ruin my horse if… Myths and legends… Most things have few surrounding them. Horse riding is no different and I often find that simple mindset…
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:- It is your journey – so it can be what you want it to be Find your confidence ‘reset point’ and stick to it for a while Becoming confident in being a little uncomfortable Consistency, Support and Stories… Does the thought of getting into the saddle fill you…
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…