Creating a quality ContactAnd what it involvesOne of the first things many people look at when they are watching riders is their contact, how soft it is, how quiet it is and we can...
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...
How the Riders Ribcage is the secret weapon of a good riderI'm always learning and when I learn something new that I find works I have to share it with you too, over the past few weeks if you've...
What to think about when wanting soft handsAs riders our aim is to have a still soft and sensitive hand, if you’ve been able to watch the amazing riders of the world championships...
Collapsing….let’s go…I’ve had a few questions recently about collapsing and how to stop it. Some riders thinking they’re dropping a shoulder whilst others...
Tension with flexibility equals supplenessWhen your body is open, your muscles are stretched, and you're in a state of positive tension In contrast, when your body is closed, the...
How high should our hands be?𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐞? Straight line between elbow, wrist and bit, but 𝐰𝐡𝐲? The height of where we hold...
Why do we hold the reins the way we do?𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - Why do we hold the reins the way we do? So from the moment your taught to sit on the horse your probably...