As I was creating my notes for this episode, it struck me that there is a strong probability that this sounds a lot like Goldilocks! Too much, too little and ‘just right’ will come up repeatedly as I begin talking about your hands when you are riding. Obviously, we are aiming to achieve ‘Goldilocks’ hands; just right! But seriously, the…
The opportunity to work with a young or green horse comes with great responsibility. You have the potential to place a lasting imprint on this horses riding career; and his opinion of being ridden in general. In order to produce a well rounded riding horse, there are a few basic principles that you should pay attention to. Things that, when…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding the conversation is always happening Your position Your Aids Understanding how your horse ‘goes’ The ‘basics in riding’… It sounds like a bit of a list for riders to master before they move on. And I suppose in a way, they are. Like most things, there are…
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:- Realising you can get by without them – until you can’t! Starting from the beginning – what to focus on Realising it will be a continuous, never-ending work in progress Building on it in a system and way that works You know they are important, and you know…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understanding the importance on being clear about what you want to achieve Learn to rather aim for refinement than perfection The power of choosing two exercises that you know you are able achieve The importance of consistency when building confidence Confidence is one of those big “buzz words”…
