First, I want to be sure that there’s not something else we’re missing. Horses can be hard to slow down for various reasons. This post focuses on naturally hot horses. If you’re not sure if this is why your horse is going fast, make sure to read this post first: 3 Reasons Why Your Horse Is … Read more
I was in the market for new stirrups at the beginning of this year (2021) and I decided to go for the LeMieux Vector Balance stirrup. In the review below, I talk about the difference between Balance and Control and why I went for the Balance stirrups. What Are LeMieux Stirrups Lemieux stirrups are the … Read more
Firstly lets talk about what are half pads, and why do we use them in equestrian riding? Half pads are used to add additional cushioning between your saddle and your horse’s back and some can even be adjusted to improve minor saddle fit issues. P.S. If you’re interested in recommendations for non-slip saddle pads, check … Read more
I just recently went through the process of buying a Peter Horobin saddle for my 4-year-old warmblood gelding, Rudy! Initially, I was confused about how I would manage to find one in Canada and get it fitted given the pandemic. Here’s how I was able to get it done pretty quickly and easily with the … Read more
Wondering how saddling a horse western style goes? Well, we’ve helped break it down into 10 easy steps! Before we get into it, make sure you read about the different Horse Riding Styles out there. This will give you a clearer understanding of where Western riding originated from, and its tack features functionalities. Step 1: … Read more
I’ve ridden three different horses (Comet, Dash & Rudy) that have been extremely forwards to the point that I felt out of control and really off balance at times in the saddle. I’m sure you can relate to that feeling and it’s not the most fun. Slowing down a rushing horse can be frustrating. The … Read more
My 4 year old gelding was initially always nippy and on top of me. In this post, I explain how do you deal with a pushy horse and reclaim your space. This is one in a series of many posts outlining Rudy’s training journey with me! Rudy is my first young horse. I got him as … Read more
Are you wondering how old does a horse have to be to ride? Here are a few important tips to keep in mind! Your young horses well being is your priority. If you begin on a youngster before their ready, you may cause both physical, and physiologically damage. As a responsible owner you have to … Read more
Wondering why your horse won’t take the bit and keeps throwing his head? In my horse’s first week of training, I ran into this issue so I’ll walk through how do you teach a horse to accept a bridle by breaking the problem down and coming up with a training plan. This is one in … Read more
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This is the first of many posts where I’m going to outline Rudy’s training journey with me! In this post, I’m going to talk about his first two days at his new stable and how I decided what I was going to work on first with him. At the end I’ll talk about the “young horse … Read more
