I find it a little mind-boggling how, the longer we spend developing ourselves as riders, the more we need to unlearn. Especially when it comes to those first one or two initial horse riding lessons! Using your hands and arms to ‘steer’ the horse is one of those things. And, flexion is often one of the best concepts to help…
It seems pretty simple, navigating a corner or bend with your horse. And yet, for many riders, this becomes a complicated task really quickly. The issue is not the turn or the bend. No, the issue is that they are trying to turn their horse, rather than simply setting things up and allowing their horse to turn. As the rider,…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand what inside and outside are when it comes to your aids Take the confusion out of applying your aids correctly Get started reframing how you think and apply your aids Think and ride with your horse… There is one thing that I notice time and again when…
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:- How accuracy is key to riding a successful figure of eight The importance of rhythm all the way through The power of ‘straightness’ through the change Identifying where your challenges lie The figure of eight can be a fantastic aid in your schooling of both yourself and your…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- What is straightness on a circle Creating a channel and maintaining it The importance of independent aids to maintain the circle What can go wrong and how to identify and work on it I am willing to bet that every time you get in the arena with your…
