What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Use this simple ‘rule’ in your day-to-day riding Know ‘when’ to apply this rule in your riding Begin to take responsibilities for your own balance in the saddle Make the necessary transition in your riding, from passenger to rider Imagine if there was something you could actively ‘do’…
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:- 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:- Why the basics still apply Why balance is essential; for both you and your horse Think of helping your horse, rather than hindering How to begin perfecting over small jumps first Does the thought of jumping with your horse fill you with excitement? Is that excitement mixed with…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Why focusing initially on your seat usually won’t work Understanding pressure and how it varies Solving the inside leg to outside rein puzzle How improving your balance can improve your responsiveness Balance. It is a concept that always shows up when discuss the important things in life. Balance blends…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- The importance of establishing Forwardness in the Trot How you can begin encouraging more responsiveness Why you must Activate the Inside Hind Leg & outside hind leg How you will know when it is ‘working’ When was the last time you went out riding with the sole intention…