Similar Videos You Might Like Why your Riding Seat is a Better Aid than your Legs or Reins 3 Reasons Beginner Riders Struggle to Move Their Horse Forwards 2 Things I Wish I Knew to Get My Heels Down As A Beginner My Biggest Beginner Riding Struggles & How I Overcame Them How I Finally … Read more
Similar Videos You Might Like 3 Reasons Beginner Riders Struggle to Move Their Horse Forwards 2 Things I Wish I Knew to Get My Heels Down As A Beginner My Biggest Beginner Riding Struggles & How I Overcame Them How I Finally Got My Heels Down, My Lower Leg Stable & My Riding Seat Secure … Read more
In order to slow down a horse’s canter both for flat work and when jumping, it’s important to know why the horse is going so fast. There are various reasons that a horse might be rushing. I break them down into what I’ve experienced to be the three most common reasons here: 3 Reasons Your Horse … Read more
Just like humans, horses can build up anxiety. Horses are built to live in a state of “rest-and-digest” where they’re parasympathetic nervous system is more activated than they’re sympathetic nervous system. If these sound like foreign words to you, don’t worry – they did to me too! Essentially, the sympathetic nervous system gets activated to tell … Read more
Western trail riding is a fantasy for most, and we’re going to let you in on why this riding style is such a dream. Why Western for a Trail Ride? Ever envisioned yourself riding through fields of endless green grass and hills on a Western saddle? Most of us do and I’ll tell you from … Read more
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
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