Why just trying to keep your heals down doesn't work.....The back line muscle train in a riders body are where a lot of power pack muscles are housed, with the calves, hamstrings and glutes all...
Why we need to check in as a riderOn Monday night we ran through a whole body check in, which can be now found in the Whole Rider Balance section by clicking the link...
Why is it important to be able to pat your head and rub your belly as a rider?I'm aware it can easily become very serous stuff this biomechanics malarkey and sometimes it's important to remember that movement can be...
How your pelvic function is linked to your horses way of going....As discussed in my last article, which can now be read here, the way your leg is positioned and how it functions is key to how your horse...
Does your leg move when you ride?Last night we focussed on the muscles required to maintain a still leg whilst in the trot. This is by far the most common question I get...
Get smart about your goal settingIf you’re setting goals or making resolutions this year here’s something to think about when you’re deciding to make them. I put this...
Why is it important to have Deep Core StrengthAs a rider & no I don't mean a six pack! You've most certainly heard about riders needing good core strength, but do you know why? Core...
Don’t just move one part of your body to fix a problemHave you ever been told to "pull your shoulders back" or "point your toes forwards"? I know as a coach that I have definietly given these...
Why your feet matter as a riderHave you ever thought much about your feet when riding? I hadn't for a long time, other than "heals down" and maybe "toes pointing...
Celebrating the little winsDo you wait for the big pay off or do you actively celebrate the little wins? For ourselves It's easy to set ourselves a goal, maybe its...
Where to point your 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔....Life at the moment for me seems to be one “big” thing after another and not all in a good way When working with our horses their energy...