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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 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 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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A smiling person in a blue patterned shirt and helmet rides a chestnut horse, demonstrating an independent seat. Large text reads: 2 Exercises for an Independent Seat. Background is blurred with a turquoise border.

Two Exercises to Test Your Independent Seat

Ingrid Klimke is one of the most beautiful riders to watch. Her independent seat is incredibly secure, and her aids are soft, subtle, and nearly invisible. Earlier this year, I had the honor of…
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A smiling rider in a helmet and patterned jacket canters on a black horse with a blue saddle pad; trees fill the background. Text reads, Problem Solving in the Canter—essential tips for horse canter fixes to get your horse round, forward, and engaged!.

Three Common Canter Problems and Fixes

Canter is one of the most fun gaits to ride, but it’s not always easy. Before we get into this week’s video, I wanted to quickly remind you that my 30-Day Canter Challenge is…
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A close-up of a horseback rider skillfully holding short reins, with text next to the image that reads How to Keep Your Reins Short on a blue background.

How to Keep Short Reins

One of the most common mistakes I see is riding with the reins way too long. Yes, of course, we want to be soft and we won’t want to hang on short reins, but…
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A rider on a black horse in an arena with text saying, STOP! Overbending your horse. An arrow points to the horse’s outside shoulder, highlighting drifting and showing how to fix incorrect bending.

How to Fix Drifting Through the Outside Shoulder

Are you having trouble turning? Is your horse drifting? Are you pulling on the inside rein with little success? You’re not alone! Many riders encounter this issue, and the more you pull on the…
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