Fab Warm-Up Exercise: Relaxing into the Serpentine
So today’s confession is that I have the body of someone twice my age. So an accident several years ago kind of instantly aged my body but that’s not really […]
Category Archives: Riding & Training
The Extended Trot – Ride the Wave
So one of my favourite lessons so far has been focused on riding the extended trot. This movement is definitely one I personally think is often performed incorrectly. I think […]
The Dressage Fist: No Jazz Hands Allowed!
Close your hand! Thumbs up! CLOSE YOUR HANDS! The words are still ringing through my ears. The truth is… I hear this A LOT. And when I can remember to […]
Arm and Hand Position: A Light Bulb Goes Off
So today’s confession is that I have always struggled with the outside rein. It was a secret until Susanne laid eyes on me. So the secret’s out and Rheirattack is […]
WARNING: Amateur rider on Grand Prix Stallion
A few weeks ago I showed up to the barn to find out that my regular mount had been sold – I saw it coming as she was an amazing […]
Lost and then Found: The Half-Halt
So my first lesson back was awesome. My mount was a beautiful 6 year old bay mare by Fidertanz who was an amateur’s dream. She was the perfect size for me […]
Happy Horse is a Successful Horse: The Carl Hester Approach
So I recently watched an older video of Charlotte talking about Carl’s key to successful horses and it really centers around the horse’s well being. A happy horse is a […]
