How to ride your horse through water (Road to Tevis #120)
A few weeks ago, I rode Ron through water for the first time. It was his first ride over ten miles, and the first time… Read More »How to ride your horse through water (Road to Tevis #120)
Training idea # 1: A surprisingly challenging yet fun warm-up exercise
Originally published: 02/20/2020. REpublished with a few small changes. Last fall, my friend Melissa introduced me to this fun warm-up exercise. She had learned it… Read More »Training idea # 1: A surprisingly challenging yet fun warm-up exercise
Dealing with hip pain associated with horseback-riding
My right hip has always tended to be a bit tighter than my left. Around four years ago, I started having issues with that right… Read More »Dealing with hip pain associated with horseback-riding
Training idea # 10: Double serpentine exercises
In November, I published my Simple Serpentine Exercises post. As of this writing, it’s had nearly 5,000 views, so I think it’s time to share… Read More »Training idea # 10: Double serpentine exercises
Training idea #8: Simple serpentine exercises
Simple serpentine exercises appear in traditional dressage (e.g., Second Level Test 2), Cowboy Dressage, Western Dressage, and equitation patterns in all disciplines. I use them… Read More »Training idea #8: Simple serpentine exercises
Training idea # 7: Spiral exercises to do at the lope, canter, jog, or trot
I use spirals all the time when I’m doing arena work. I sometimes even do them on the trail, or before an endurance ride, to… Read More »Training idea # 7: Spiral exercises to do at the lope, canter, jog, or trot
Training idea # 4: Clover-leaf exercise for a round arena
I owe the inspiration for the clover-leaf exercise for a round arena to my boyfriend. He does this with all of his horses, so regularly… Read More »Training idea # 4: Clover-leaf exercise for a round arena
