Month: February 2014

Want A Better Ride? Remember To Smile

February 5, 2014
Observations

So here is an unusual little tip I was never told by any riding instructor, ever. If you are having a difficult ride, smile about it. Yup, that’s it. That’s the whole tip. Find something about the situation that brings a great big smile to your face. For you Harry Potter fans out there, think…

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Developing The Independent Seat: Learning To Feel The Horse At The Walk

February 4, 2014
Training Discussion

I maintain that one of the most important abilities any rider can learn is to be consciously aware of how the horse moves under them. Ideally, we should be able to determine which foot is moving and how in a given gait. As we gain more experience and our riding skills improve, we should eventually…

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