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A smiling person wearing a helmet stands beside a saddled horse, holding the reins. Large text reads Horse Personality in Riding & Training. The outdoor background is slightly blurred, highlighting how understanding horse personality leads to better riding.

Unlock Your Horse’s Personality: The Key to Better Riding & Training

Does your horse tend to be super laid back—or always a little too ready to go? Maybe they’re bold and confident, or shy and unsure. Just like people, every horse has a unique personality….
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A smiling equestrian rides a brown horse in an outdoor arena. Text beside them reads: Should you widen your hands? When, why, and how to use this technique! The background shows trees and hills—similar to cycling hand position advice.

When (and How) to Widen Your Hands While Riding

We’ve all been told not to widen our hands while riding—but is it always wrong? In this video, I explain when widening your hands can actually be a helpful tool. If your horse is…
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A woman riding a black horse smiles as an instructor checks her stirrup length. Text reads: Perfect Stirrup Length? The Key to a Quiet, Stable Leg. There are trees and a blurred outdoor background.

How to Find Your Perfect Stirrup Length

Do you lose your stirrups? Feel unbalanced or like your lower legs swing back and forth? Have trouble giving an effective leg aid? Your stirrup length and placement might be the issue. Before we…
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A rider in riding gear stands beside a horse, gently guiding its head while the horse steps sideways. The text reads: What is Turn on the Forehand? Every Rider Needs This Horse Training Exercise!.

How to Teach the Turn on the Forehand Step-by-Step

The turn on the forehand is a wonderful exercise that every rider should master. Not only does it help make your horse more supple and engages the inside hind, but it also establishes the…
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Strides member Wendi, wearing a helmet and dark clothing, is sitting and smiling on a brown horse inside a large indoor riding arena with a dirt floor and wooden walls.

Get to know Strides member Wendi

Strides Member of the Month for November! Each month, we will be profiling one of our Strides Student Members, so everyone can get to know each other a little! This month, let’s get to…
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A smiling person wearing a helmet rides a brown horse outdoors, building trust with their horse. Large text on the image reads: 4 Tips to Ride with Confidence.

Build Trust and Stay Safe with a New or Nervous Horse

If you’ve ever felt nervous about getting on—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and these days, I don’t take chances. Instead of jumping straight into the saddle, I always focus on building trust…
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A person stands on a spooky horse holding a large blue flag, while another stands nearby. Text reads, Build confidence in spooky situations. The scene takes place in an outdoor arena during a horse training session.

How to Build Confidence in a Spooky Horse

Halloween is almost here, and that means it’s the season of spooky surprises. If your horse has ever slammed on the brakes at a rogue pumpkin or darted sideways at a flapping scarecrow, you’re…
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A person rides a chestnut horse in an outdoor arena on the left; on the right, bold text reads, TRAINING happens in responsive transitions against a dark blue background.

How to Ride Smooth, Round, and Responsive Transitions

Does your horse brace, hollow, or toss their head when you ask for a trot or canter? Do you feel like your horse is unresponsive and not listening? If this sounds familiar, you’re not…
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A woman in equestrian gear guides a chestnut horse next to a pole on the ground, outdoors. Text on the image reads: Teach your horse to sidepass with this step-by-step guide over a pole.

Teach Your Horse to Sidepass Step-by-Step

Teaching your horse to sidepass over a pole can be a fantastic exercise for developing coordination, control, and confidence—but only if you break it down into clear, manageable steps. In this video, I show…
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