You may have noticed or seen over on our Instagram all my talk about transition work. Well they are the holy grail of everything when it come to putting manners on Dante, that and my instructor gave me loads of homework to do before our next lesson I have been focusing a lot onContinue reading “Transition Exercise’s For Your Horse”
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6 Top Confidence Tips for Riders
Confidence plays a massive part in your riding, this applies to literally everyone no matter what stage or level you are at. I am sure you as a reader have many tips, or go to rituals you do with your horse on or off the ground to get your confidence up! Have a read below ofContinue reading “6 Top Confidence Tips for Riders”
Sustaining Our Confidence – Jumping
Both Orla & I have run into problems jumping both Dante & Coco in the past. We’re definitely making progress but we never stop learning when it comes to these two horses. And we can definitely say without a doubt that our confidence has been tested on a number of occasions when it came to putting these horses over a jump!
Saddle Sores: Causes & Solutions
Saddle sores can be quite a painful problem for horses so if the problem ever arises it’s always good to have a remedy on-hand so you can begin treatment immediately.
Head Tossing: Causes & Solutions
Head Tossing can be one of the most frustrating habits a horse can have. To start, it’s just plain annoying! One minute your horse is working nice and forward and then BAM the head comes flying up and all the work you’ve done is gone and you’re back to square one. But mostly, it’s frustratingContinue reading “Head Tossing: Causes & Solutions”
A Young Horse in a New Environment ~ Lessons with Coco
For my third lesson with Sue Byrne I decided to mix it up a little bit…I brought Coco to Darielle’s yard. It was our first time doing a schooling session outside of home and it was definitely an experience…
Tips to Slow down a Fresh Youngster
While I love a horse with a bit of fire, sometimes they can be difficult to calm down. Here are some tips on how I manage my speedster…
Youngsters, a constant learning curve
We’ve pulled together a fresh batch of tips & tricks we’ve picked from some recent experiences…