Posture. It’s something that many people (equestrians or not) have memories of a parent or teacher correcting them on! And perhaps this is why many riders don’t want to hear about their posture when it comes to their riding. However, no matter what way you approach your riding, or what discipline you choose to work with your horse on, posture…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Use this simple ‘rule’ in your day-to-day riding Know ‘when’ to apply this rule in your riding Begin to take responsibilities for your own balance in the saddle Make the necessary transition in your riding, from passenger to rider Imagine if there was something you could actively ‘do’…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the importance of a solid position to begin with Realise that timing is everything when it comes to jumping with your horse Feel motivated to learn ‘how’ your horse jumps Get started improving your skills over fences today Do you find that your jumping is a little…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand the relationship between your position on the ground & in the saddle Identify the difference between ‘Neutral’, ‘Driving’ and ‘Resisting’ Know when to move into the ‘driving’ position Know when to move into the ‘resisting’ position Lunging is one of the more popular ways of working horses,…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand how you are sitting in the saddle might be affecting everything Realise the disastrous effects this can have on your overall position Focus on ‘feeling’ what your leg is doing in order to improve things Work in walk, then trot and then transitions Be honest… Are you…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Sitting straight in the saddle Allowing your legs to ‘drape’ Understanding an active aid versus an inactive one Supporting your horse when he needs support Remember back to when you were first learning to ride. You possibly saw your legs as being a ‘go button’ of sorts. Go…
