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3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse

3 Exercises to Ride While on a Circle with Your Horse

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…

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Riding Through a Bend; Understanding Your Role

Riding Through a Bend; Understanding Your Role

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…

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Using the Humble Figure of Eight in Your Schooling

Using the Humble Figure of Eight in Your Schooling

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…

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