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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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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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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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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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