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Five Tips for Safe Cantering

We all dream of a harmonious, balanced canter. Once you feel it, it’s honestly the most fun gait, and I absolutely love it. But I’ve also been in that place where you’re on a…
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Improve Your Leg-Yields with this Exercise

Today, I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite exercises, the Leg Yield Staircase. This is a fantastic way to introduce your horse to the leg yield, helping them understand the aids while…
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Four Tips to Improve Your Riding Posture

If you’re guilty of slouching when you ride (and let’s be honest—many of us are), it’s time to fix that habit. Slouching not only affects your position and comfort but also your horse’s way…
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Plan Your Ride Step-by-Step

Everyone is always asking me for a riding plan! It seems like everyone wants to know exactly what to do and when, and how to structure their rides. I’ve spent well over 10,000 hours…
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Improve Your Free Walk

Many riders (myself included) forget to practice the walk! The walk is a test of your horse’s relaxation and suppleness. The free walk is an important movement in training, first, and second level tests….
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Five Exercises to do Before You Canter

You ask for a transition, and your horse’s head immediately flies up. The transition feels unbalanced and uncoordinated, and you just aren’t sure what to do. And the truth is, you just aren’t sure…
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Helping a Horse Who Anticipates – Student Lesson

I travel all over the country teaching clinics and few months ago, I was teaching a clinic in Idaho and working with a wonderful student and her Lusitano gelding. Her horse was very eager…
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saddleFit

How to Assess Saddle Fit

Saddle fit is crucial for the comfort and performance of both you and your horse. A well-fitting saddle allows your horse to move freely, supports your riding position, and ensures that you are easy…
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Top Five Rider Position Faults

Your horse is your mirror—many of the training challenges you face, from tension to crookedness to difficulty with transitions, often stem from your rider position. If your position is not correct, your horse will…
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