As both a rider and trainer of your horse, one of your responsibilities is to help your horse build responsibility. In order for riders and their horses to take their training further, both sides of the team need to show up and work together. This cannot happen if we, the riders, are trying to control all of the moving parts.…
It is probably the most ridden shape for most riders, the trusty circle. And yet, a lot of circles are uninteresting, uninspiring, and (if we’re being completely honest here) a total waste of time for you and your horse. When ridden with a little intention and purpose, the trusty circle can become one of the greatest ways to develop your…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Realise that you do not ‘turn the horse’ Set up circumstances that will help make each bend successful Understand that you have to ‘allow’ your horse to actually ride through the bend ‘Support’ your horse rather than ‘control’ your horse Have you ever considered how many times you…
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…
