Feeling a little unsteady in your rising trot after some time out of the saddle? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! These three simple exercises are perfect for helping you regain your balance, control, and confidence. Let’s get back on track! 💪 1️⃣ Light Seat Transitions Is your lower leg slipping out from under you? Try alternating…
I’ve found that judging horse shows has been just as valuable in refining my eye for good equitation. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of the sport but has also directly impacted my ability to help riders quickly and recognize the root challenges
Returning to horseback riding as a mature adult can be highly rewarding, bringing physical exercise, mental relaxation, and emotional connection. Our tailored lessons focus on safety, proper techniques, and confidence-building, ensuring a comfortable return to riding. Join a supportive community, invest in yourself, and rediscover your passion for riding.
Virtual lessons can aid equestrians who lack access to in-person coaching. Over recent months I’ve helped riders create personalized, systematic plans to improve their skills, leading to greater harmony and success in competitions. Send in your photos and videos to get detailed feedback and exercises, providing a convenient alternative to traditional coaching.
Judges Cards Have you ever wondered what a judges card looks like? Well here is your chance. Down load your free Judges Card here. Each line will reflect a horse’s performance. The fewer marks on the page the better.Remember the judge can see hundreds of horses and hundreds of hunter rounds in a day so keeping…
When you enter the show ring your first concern is to get to eight jumps correctly and succinctly. Missing a distance is bad but a refusal will drop you out of the ribbons for sure. If you have a refusal don’t despair, it just means you need to go back and get some more practice…
– Getting the Right Spot While Horse Show Jumping July 9, 2019 By Laura If you are planning on doing some horse jumping it is important to get your horse to take off at the correct ‘spot’. Terminology In Horse Show Jumping The Long Spot – When jumping, taking off to early or far from the base of…
If you want to up your riding game and elevate your equitation invest in a decent horse and an experienced instructor/coach. Here are some tips to get you on the right path for success.
Returning to the saddle can be daunting. However, it’s never too late to unlock your equestrian potential and get back into the sport you love.