I get asked this almost every day!
The most common question I get is how do I train my horse to <....> when people should be asking, what skills do I need to <.....> Find what skills you need to improve your horse and improve yourself.
The most common question I get is how do I train my horse to <....> when people should be asking, what skills do I need to <.....> Find what skills you need to improve your horse and improve yourself.
Have you ever felt like your legs just won’t stay still while riding? My advice? ride without stirrups. That is what I would tell my students. And that’s why I decided to give it a try. At least for one ride anyway. And when I mean 1 ride, I mean 10 minutes of one ride….
With a these key strategic adjustments, you can regain your balance and ride with confidence.
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
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…
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.
Remember sitting down and taking out photo albums? Thumbing through history and even trying to remember faces of family gatherings? I look at my own photo albums and am reminded of what I rode like when I was a kid. Having fun, sunny summer days with totally un-protective headgear by today’s standards. I love looking…