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…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding how the half halt is like an intercom system for your horse! Timing, Timing, Timing and why you are probably doing too much for too long… Thinking about riding into your hand, rather than against it Working towards slowing the front end to ‘catch up’ the back-end…
Do you find yourself shying away from using ground poles in your riding because you think they are ‘only for jumping’? Perhaps you know all the benefits of using ground poles, but are completely unsure about how to use them effectively? Many riders want to include ground poles in their schooling, but are unsure about how to get started in…
So there you are, walking along and at some point or another, you find yourself having to ask for trot. You might walk a little faster, perhaps include a little jig jog or two until, 4 or 5 seconds later, you are finally trotting. This is not ideal at all! But what is it about transitions between walk and trot,…
