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A rider in a helmet and patterned shirt rides a chestnut horse with white leg wraps in an arena. Text on a blue background reads: Why Ride Shoulder-in? It's one of the most fundamental dressage movements in horse training.

Train Shoulder-In Correctly with This Easy Exercise

Shoulder-in is a fundamental movement in dressage, because it improves suppleness, straightness, collection, and connection—all of which are essential to higher-level work like half pass, pirouettes, and flying changes. In this video, I’m teaching…
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A person in equestrian gear rides a white horse outdoors, moving with perfect rhythm. Trees blur in the background. Text reads, Make every ride a good ride. An orange border frames the image for Better Riding.

Rhythm = Results: The First Step to Better Riding

If you’re not sure where to start with your rides—or things feel off—rhythm and tempo are always the right place to begin. This is especially important with green or young horses. In this video,…
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A rider on a brown horse performs dressage next to large text reading “Unbalanced Canter Transitions?” on a blue background, highlighting the challenges of smooth canter transitions. The rider wears a helmet, patterned shirt, and black gloves.

Using the Leg-Yield to Fix Unbalanced Canter Transitions

Struggling with unbalanced, rushed, or crooked canter transitions? You’re not alone—and this exercise might be the solution you need. In this video, my husband, Germán, and I demonstrate how using a leg-yield into the…
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A rider in a helmet and riding gear rides a gray horse in an outdoor arena. Text reads: Get Your Horse Engaged with this exercise for balance and connection. Trees and fencing are visible in the background.

Walk Trot Transitions: The Best Exercise for Balance and Connection

Last updated: 9th June 2026 Is your horse on the forehand, behind the leg, or not truly connected? Walk trot transitions are one of the best exercises to improve your horse’s balance, rhythm, responsiveness,…
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A woman rides a brown horse in an outdoor arena while another person walks beside them. Text on the left reads At Home Riding Plans Novice to Advanced on a dark blue background.

From Novice to Advanced: Riding Plans That Work

How should you plan your ride? Which exercises should you do with your horse and in what order? So many riders struggle with this, and students are always asking me to help them plan…
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A rider in a black helmet and outfit is riding a chestnut horse in a sunlit arena. On the left, bold text reads Arena Rules with a subtitle: Follow horse riding rules to stay safe and have fun on a dark blue background.

Riding in a Crowded Arena: Five Rules Every Rider Should Know

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed riding in a busy arena—especially at a show or during a lesson—this video is for you. Today, we’re covering the essential rules for navigating arena traffic safely and confidently…
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A rider in a helmet and colorful shirt canters on a chestnut horse with white leg wraps. Text reads, Fix horse canter if your horse breaks canter! on a dark blue background.

Does Your Horse Break Out of Canter? Here’s how to fix it!

If you’ve ever struggled with a horse that likes to break out of the canter, you’re not alone. Horses may break out of the canter due to a loss of balance, reluctance to move…
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A rider on a chestnut horse is shown on the right, and on the left, bold text reads, Sloppy transitions got you down? Try this exercise to fix transitions! An arrow points from the text to the rider.

Fix Sloppy Transitions: Try the “Just Kidding” Trick!

Does your horse slam on the brakes and lose all forward momentum? Do you tip forward or lose your balance? This exercise will help. I learned the “Just Kidding” downward transition exercise from my…
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A rider in formal attire rides a grey horse in an outdoor arena. The image has a blue and orange overlay with the text: Structure Your Ride - Training Level Edition, featuring a simple riding plan to structure your rides effectively.

Structure Your Rides With This Simple Three-Part Plan

If you’re looking for more structure in your rides, this post is for you. One of the most common questions I get is, “Can you help me plan my ride?” In this video, I’m…
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