What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what balance is when it comes to riding Realising that your independent seat requires all your body parts to work independently of each other Being relaxed is vital to having an independent seat How becoming stronger makes you a more balanced rider What is an independent seat,…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The benefits of riding without stirrups The difference between a ‘draped’ leg and a vice grip! How relaxation requires a little effort on your part A few ideas about getting started today Riding without stirrups is something many riders won’t even dare to try. They understand how important…
Riding alone – does this best describe you and your horse when schooling and working? If so, I understand how it can sometimes leave you feeling like you are trying to piece together a difficult jigsaw puzzle – with no ‘picture’ to help guide you! Things not quite fitting together how you would like them to. You’re not alone. Equestrians who are riding alone…
It is always nice to have a plan or a map to follow when learning something new. The training scale is that map for many riders when they begin schooling their horse. However, the training scale can be equally as valuable for you, the rider. It is a road map to help keep you on track with your riding. So…
Have you ever become frustrated when someone is failing to understand and respond appropriately to your requests and communications? Have you ever experienced this in the saddle? For many riders, they noticed that, even more frustratingly, this often occurs when they feel their riding should actually be improving. You’re not alone. Many riders begin to feel this way after they have taken action…
Have you ever noticed how things are less fun when it consists of the ‘same old, same old’ day in and day out? Many riders make the mistake of thinking that making progress in their riding only pertains to riders who compete, or desire to do so… However, having had a riding school and livery yard for 12 years now,…
