Sprinkled liberally all over the arena and every ride. That is how important the half halt is to your riding. However, it is also an important aid on the ground with your horse. And, it consciously practicing it on the ground can really help to clarify the aid for you, as a rider. So many riders think that the half…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why your voice works, regardless of discipline Begin using tone to help convey your message Use your voice to reward your horse Understand how to ‘wean’ your horse off of your voice Imagine if you could use your voice as an effective, accurate aid when communicating to…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why groundwork is essential when working with your horse Begin thinking about the importance of your position when on the ground Realise that your horse might not know what you are asking or saying Start becoming more mindful of your aids on the ground Here’s a question…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand how to become more ‘quiet’ in the saddle See the link between independent aids and an independent seat Begin being more mindful about your aids and how you are communicating with your horse Start working on increasing your coordination in the saddle When was the last time…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Become more respectful with your legs & how it will help the overall conversation Understand why how you apply the aid is so important The difference between ‘loud aids’ and ‘quiet aids’ Develop your leg aids as a guide – not a crutch Your legs make up such…
Most riders have heard about how they should ‘ride from the inside leg to the outside rein’; but really – what does that mean?! How exactly do you ride from what seems like a bit of a diagonal and what about all the other aids? Should we forget about them? The term ‘riding from the inside leg to the outside…
