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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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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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A person in riding gear smiles while riding a brown horse outdoors at Thunderbird Show Park. The background is green and leafy, with “#WeRideTogether” written in bold script in the top left corner, highlighting this exciting event.

Awesome Event Happening at Thunderbird Show Park

There is an amazing event happening a Thunderbird Show Park next weekend that I am involved in. If you’re going to be in the area, you should check it out. Whether you ride dressage,…
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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 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 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 person horse riding on a white horse in an outdoor arena; text on the left reads Inside Rein & Outside Rein - How to use your rein aids correctly! on a dark blue background.

Inside Rein vs. Outside Rein: Are You Using Them Correctly?

When you ride, your hands should be your last aid, not your first. You should always be riding from your leg to your hand, never the other way around. In today’s video, we’re diving…
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