If there is one place where the ‘endless circle’ reigns supreme, it is in the small arena… Or any smaller space riders find themselves having to make use of for prolonged periods. In fact, this was the very reason I began the Daily Strides Podcast way back when! Saying a lasting, even final, ‘Goodbye’ to the endless circle should be…
As riders, we know that training a horse involves a delicate balance of communication, trust-building, and physical conditioning. And, over the years, I have become more and more convinced of the power of simple ground pole exercises to help horses and riders. Whether they are ‘fancy’ poles or just straight-ish poles found in a forest or woods, these unassuming wooden…