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...
Struggling to keep your heels level with your toes?Notice I said heels level with toes….not down 😜 If you read my last post "Should you Push your heels down" you’ll know where I’m coming...
How to stop collapsing when you make a downwards transitionPreparing for the downwards transition This question came up this week in response to one of my social media posts, how do I maintain a...
It’s ok to ask questions as a rider, this will ultimately make you a better rider"The best scientists and explorers have the attributes of kids! They ask questions and have a sense of wonder. They have curiosity. 'Who,...
does your horse loose energy in the corners?For your schooling ideas this week corners are the theme. So often arena tracks are oval in shape and that is not the shape arenas are...
Do you have tight or weak hip flexors?𝐇𝐢𝐩 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐨𝐫𝐬 Hip flexors are hugely influential to the 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐...
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...
Why should I ride accurately?Do you really understand where a school movement should be placed in the arena? Do you know the full size of a circle? And most...
Disobedience or just plain confused?We can also confuse our horses by over riding as well as under riding…..
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...