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Five Training Principles Every Rider Needs to Know

Are you feeling stuck in your riding? Maybe you’re struggling with confidence, fear, confusion under saddle, or just not seeing the progress you hoped for. You’re not alone—and chances are, you might be missing…
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Steer With Your Legs, Not Your Hands

Have you ever found yourself crossing your hand over your horse’s neck to keep them from falling in? It might seem like a quick fix, but this habit is doing more harm than good….
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A smiling person rides a brown horse outdoors, aiming for more roundness in their ride. Text on the image says, CAN’T GET YOUR HORSE ROUND? Give this a try! An arrow points toward the horse and rider.

Roundness Made Simple

I remember riding as a kid and trying to get Geronimo round. My hands were hurting, he was braced and stiff, and my trainer kept yelling “rounder!” I knew I was doing something wrong,…
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A smiling equestrian wearing a helmet stands next to a brown horse. On the left, bold orange text on a blue background reads, Bit Selection: Which bit should you use? with a white arrow pointing to the horse’s mouth.

Which Bit Should You Use?

If your horse is strong, fussy, or too light in the contact, then this video is for you. In this video, I explain how bit pressure works, what types of bits to use (and…
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Keep Your Older Horse Supple and Fit

This week is all about the walk! You can do so much with your horse at the walk, and especially if you have a senior horse in your life, you need to do a…
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Introducing the Counter Canter Step by Step

Counter canter is a test of balance, straightness, and connection. It first appears in First Level Test 3 and becomes increasingly important through Second Level, Fourth Level, and Prix St. Georges. But the key…
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Five Tips for Confident, Balanced Riding

When you’re new to riding, it can feel like there’s so much to remember. Today, we’ll cover five of the most common beginner mistakes I see in the saddle. Whether you’re just starting or…
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Stop Leaning and Start Turning Smoothly

So many horses and riders really struggle in turns. It can be tricky to coordinate the aids and your body to have the right effect on your horse. If you need help turning, then…
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How to Create Steady, Soft Contact with Your Horse

Last updated: 20th May 2026 Confused about how to establish steady, soft contact with your horse? Contact is one of the trickiest elements of riding, especially with young or green horses. In this video,…
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