Circles; for something that we spend so much time ‘doing’ with our horses, many riders are more than a little confused when it comes to how to ride a circle. And while the basic ‘riding a circle’ is fairly simple and most all riders can manage, the issue of riding a well-balanced, good quality, well-maintained circle is what leaves many…
There is an energy that we experience when we are out on the trail with our horses. It can feel like an added enthusiasm from both horse and rider. And, maybe, blended with the thought of unlimited possibilities. Whatever the reason for it, as riders we can begin to use this energy to develop our horse’s training and our own…
Have you ever ridden in an open space, a large open space? A space with no boundaries, or fences, or hedges, or any natural ‘this is the end of this space’ obstacles. It takes a lot more focus to ride accurate shapes and straight lines. We tend to ‘wander’… So many of us forget how beneficial an artificial aid the…
What this episode is all about and how it can help you:- Realise what true balance is when riding See that both you and your horse are responsible for balance Begin working on establishing balance See how maintaining balance is a long term goal It is a pretty important element of riding; if only from a ‘staying on’ point of…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Know how you are riding the centre line at the moment Realise that you and your horse are one ‘container’ Understand what a channel is in your riding Use your centre line to develop your overall riding skills Do you see the centre line as being a means…
What this episode is all about & how it can help you:- Understand why correct flexion is everything Get clear on the role of your seat Use your legs to ‘ask’ the question Actually allowing the horse to actually canter Do you find that canter leads end up getting you and your horse in a bit of a muddle sometimes? …
