Listening Corner – Studying the circle
Theme: Studying the Circle _________________________________ How many times have you caught yourself pulling on an already tight inside rein? Have you ever noticed your horse swing his neck to the...
View ArticleHorseback Riders Do Nothing Anyway!
Well, at least, that’s what “they” say. But we know differently, don’t we? We know how much time it takes to develop the balance and timing to move as a unit with the horse. We know about the...
View ArticleFrom A Whisper To A Scream: How loud should your aids really be?
We ask ourselves this question repeatedly. Should we be “loud” in our aids, or should we be working as softly as we can in hopes that our horse can respond to lighter and more refined aids? The answer...
View ArticleDark Room Doors and Dressage
Picture a Dark Room Lights out – and you are standing in the center. You cannot see a thing. Your outstretched arms indicate that there is space in front of you. Although you can walk around and grope...
View ArticleOn the Use of Artificial Aids – The Method Behind the Madness
Should you use artificial aids? The quick answer: yes AND no! Long two-inch spurs. Super-extended flexible dressage whip. Double bridle. Gag bridles. Twisted wire snaffles. Hackamore or bitless bridle....
View Article23 Ways to Solve the Riding Problem
Got a horseback riding problem? Here are 23 ways to solve the problem. Admit it – you’ve tried at least a handful of these in your time! (So have I… trust me, I have the T-shirt for many of these...
View ArticleFinding Your Comfortable Un-comfort in Riding
She let out a tiny squeal and from the ear-to-ear grin on her face, we knew she had finally figured out what she had to do to get her horse moving forward. “My head’s spinning!” she announced...
View ArticleRarely Considered, Often Neglected: Lunging to Develop the Riding Seat
Warning: This post will discuss all things about a region we seldom talk about, never mind actually analyze! So grab a “seat” and come along for the ride… The Seat Riding is all about the use of the...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Stickability Factor?
When your horse decides to express himself, do you ride it out? Or do you panic? Of course, we’d all like to say that we can just float along while the horse shakes, rattles and rolls (the equine...
View Article4 Mutual Grooming Strategies For Your Life
It’s mutual grooming madness back at the ranch! Every morning, as soon as they are turned out, Roya and Cyrus take many moments not to munch on the freshly growing grass, but to say a good morning “Hi”...
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