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...
Canter Exercise for AL45 - Focus on CanterAim: To practice a balanced canter transition and trot transition. This schooling idea is to run along side Audio Lesson 45 the final...
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...
How long or short do your stirrups need to be?This was asked of me this week and I thought what a fantastic question. It got me thinking because if I'm honest when I teach someone in...
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...
Groundwork - Leading a horse correctlyIn this groundwork series it would be remis of me to not talk about the basics of leading and what we want to think about whenever we are...
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...
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...