Rein back – Is it bad or good for your horse?
Rein back - Is it bad or good for your horse? Over the years, I’ve seen the back up or rein back used in many [...]
How to Train Self Carriage in Your Horse
Self-Carriage = To carry yourself or not to carry yourself😊Self-Carriage is another silly word in the equestrian industry, right up there with collection and engagement, [...]
Growth isn’t optional for us riders, it’s Mandatory:-)
Nothing in life stays the same, everything is in constant motion. The planets are always moving, the day turns to night, we are born, we [...]
Listen to your horse…: The pros and cons of Natural Horsemanship
Listen to your horse…: The pros and cons of Natural Horsemanship I’m a big fan of natural horsemanship. It completely changed the way I approached [...]
Can your horse stand still?
Can your horse stand still? When you are training animals, one important button to teach them is the ON/OFF button. Things can quickly spiral out [...]
Change your emotions, change your ride!
Change your emotions, change your ride! The most important life lesson I have ever learned from horses is how the only thing that matters is [...]
The quickest way to ruin a horse is by being afraid that you’re going to ruin the horse!
The quickest way to ruin a horse is by being afraid that you're going to ruin the horse! When I went to Africa last year, [...]
How To Stay Focused During Your Ride
How To Stay Focused During Your Ride Many times when I hear riders communicate to me that they have a hard time focusing, what they [...]
Horses are sentient beings, but that doesn’t mean they get to be the leader…
Horses are sentient beings, but that doesn't mean they get to be the leader... Does leadership or being the boss have negative connotations in your [...]
6 rider mindsets but only one will help you reach your full potential!
6 rider mindsets but only one will help you reach your full potential! The common saying is that most riders are perpetually stuck on [...]