6 Ways to Unleash the Power of Your Riding Seat
First, there are hands and legs. When we learn to ride, we tend to guide the horse primarily through the use of our hands, then through our legs. Rein aids and leg aids reign supreme (pun intended!):...
View ArticleListening Corner – Studying the circle
Theme: Studying the Circle _________________________________ How many times have you caught yourself pulling on an already tight inside rein? Have you ever noticed your horse swing his neck to the...
View ArticleThree Ways to Use Your Seat in Horseback Riding
Just about everyone and their grandmother talks about the seat in riding. Do this with your seat; do THAT with your seat. Why the fixation on the riding seat? The “seat” in horseback riding is not...
View ArticleTwo Upper-Body Secrets to Riding Success
Sometimes it is better to focus on just one or two skills than to try to fix everything bit by bit, all the time. We’ve previously considered the importance of the riding seat in all things horseback....
View Article17 Things I Learned While Developing My Seat
Recently, I was inspired to think about my “journey” in discovering an effective (enough) seat that has allowed me to progress further than I ever thought possible in my own riding. I’ve harped on...
View Article12 Riding Quick Tips – #1: Start At The Seat
The Seat. This is where all riding begins, even if people tell you otherwise.
View Article6 Ways to Unleash the Power of Your Riding Seat
As you become more subtle in the aiding process, you will begin to discover just how powerful the seat can be in guiding the horse without disturbing and interfering in his movement.
View ArticleListening Corner – Studying the circle
The circle is used so frequently, not only in dressage, but in almost all disciplines, that we would be remiss to not include it in our "studies" about riding and training.
View ArticleThree Ways to Use Your Seat in Horseback Riding
Just about everyone and their grandmother talks about the seat in riding. Do this with your seat; do THAT with your seat. Why the fixation on the riding seat?
View ArticleTwo Upper-Body Secrets to Riding Success
There are two essential upper-body skills to learn so that you can maintain an ideal balance and support your horse in his movements to the best of your ability.
View Article17 Things I Learned While Developing My Seat
Maybe some of these will be helpful for you.
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