In this segment Chris Sobenes introduces the idea of helping to create an ambidextrous rider. Whether you are an instructor looking for tips on helping your students, or a rider who struggles with imbalances in yourself, these segments will give you some great ideas to become more balanced. In this portion Chris works on suggestions […]
Riding with a flag can develop confidence in horse and rider as well as develop skills at riding one handed. It is also a great tool to help get front and hindquarters operating freely. In this segment Kristi Fredrickson shows how to make sure your horse is first checked out on the ground and then […]
Please enjoy my conversations with Milly Hunt Porter about her iconic book Think Harmony With Horses – An In-depth Study of Horse/Man Relationship By Ray Hunt Edited by Milly Hunt Porter. Milly’s groundbreaking efforts to put into print the language of horsemanship as it was developing is something we students of horsemanship continue to benefit […]
In a performance situation where you are asking your horse to make quick athletic movements you need to be able to bring the life way up in your horse with out it being upsetting. Martin Black talks you through getting your horse out of his comfort zone, bringing the energy way up in a maneuver […]
There are a lot of little details to saddling a horse. David Hillman takes you through the details that can help you become smooth, safe and efficient in your saddling. From carrying the saddle, swinging it up on your horse’s back, to doing the cinches there are many opportunities to alter what you might have […]
Transitions are important in every discipline of riding. In this segment Amelia Newcomb guides you through riding a variety of transitions to warm your horse up and improve his gaits. She breaks down the aids as well as outlines what she is looking for in each transition. Please enjoy a preview of this lesson, full […]
In this segment Jim Hicks focuses on brining awareness to riding your horse with balance. Balance includes being sure to be consistent from side to side and back to front and being aware of how much weight a horse has on each of his feet. For example if a horse is over bent he will […]
Sometimes things go wrong and we need to know what to do after a problem has happened. In this segment Kristi Fredrickson demonstrates how she would work with a horse who unfortunately had the saddle get under his belly during a prior ride. Kristi offers some exercises to prepare the horse for being re-saddled for […]
By Rio Painter (Penned July 2nd 2023) What goes through your mind when I pick up on the reins? I want my thoughts to become yours and yours to become mine I want us to be one and completely in time When I pick up, I want your feet to get careful and wait for […]
Join me for a visit with Melanie Smith Taylor about her book Riding with Life – Lessons from the Horse written with Jamie Caton. Melanie is renowned horsewoman and Olympic gold medalist who still teaches others what she has spent a lifetime learning. This comprehensive resource will inspire and instruct horse owners from all walks […]