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A person rides a brown horse in an outdoor arena. An arrow points to the horse’s legs. Text on the right reads: Does your adjustable canter have what it takes? Learn how to develop and improve your canter skills.

How to Develop a More Balanced and Adjustable Canter

Does your horse rush in the canter? Run onto the forehand? Struggle to stay balanced? Feel stiff or break when you try to collect? These are all signs that your canter needs more adjustability….
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Fix Your Posting Trot: How to Stop Bouncing!

Does your posting trot feel more like “thump, thump, thump” than a coordinated, fluid motion? If so, you’re not alone—and in this video, I’m sharing two powerful secrets to help you post the trot…
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Carl Hester’s Best Rider Position Advice

I just got back from an incredible masterclass with Carl Hester, and I wanted to share ten of my favorite rider position tips from the event. Rider position is the foundation of everything. When…
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A person riding a brown horse in an outdoor arena, large text overlay: Fix Your Canter Transitions. A blue banner below reads, My three step process for the perfect, connected canter depart.

The Secret to Round & Connected Canter Transitions

Transitions into the canter can be challenging for most riders and horses. Achieving a smooth, balanced transition requires a careful balance of aids and timing to keep your horse round and connected. I teach…
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Fix Late Flying Changes with This Exercise

Flying changes are one of the most complicated and difficult movements to train. I see a lot of riders struggling to get a clean flying change. This week, I wanted to share a clip…
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Prepare for Flying Changes with These Five Exercises

Struggling with late, crooked, or panicked flying changes? You’re not alone—and often, the issue starts before you ever ask for the change. Without proper preparation, teaching flying changes can become a complete disaster. In…
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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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A smiling equestrian rides a brown horse outdoors. Text on the image reads: 4 Step by Step Ways to Introduce Counter Canter. The rider wears a helmet and patterned shirt. The background is blurred with green and yellow tones.

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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