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...
Where you look when you ride makes a realI'm a looker downer, I stare at the floor when I walk, and I stare at my horses neck when I ride! I've had my mum telling me for as long...
Want more balance in your 2 point seat?A lot of you have asked about this position and wanting more balance when you’re up and out of the saddle so here are the basics that I...
Why is it important to have LONG & STRONG hip flexors??The reason I talk a lot about hip flexors and the other muscles around the hip region as well as the deep core is because they play an...
The importance of Clarity in the aidAnd how not to confuse our horses I've always said there is rarely a lazy horse, more likely they are a confused horse. And when it comes...
What happens when we apply our leg aid incorrectlyDo you struggle with balance in canter? Or feel like you’re collapsing through one side at certain times when you’re riding? The answer...
How to apply your leg aidIn response to your question….”So how do we apply a leg aid?” In my last post I explained how applying a leg aid by drawing the heel up...
Preparing for the downwards transitionHow to stop collapsing when you make a downwards transition It's all in the preparation This question came up this week in response to...
Let’s study the leg position a little moreWhich position are you when you ride? The way our legs are positioned really affects how our body and our horses body functions. Here I...