Today I was watching a dressage clinic. And I noticed one of the students was having the same lesson that she had the last time this instructor was visiting. This is not an uncommon thing, but as a rider and trainer, we all like to see progress and there is no progress. I
And why is it essential for your riding journey. Equitation is not just riding pretty. Most of the time when we think of equitation classes at the horse show we think “it’s got to be pretty”. But really equitation is about putting your body the correct position where it makes you
We all know that riding is a great way to get exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with our horses. However, we must be always aware of the inherent risks involved and how our actions reduce or increase these risks. What are inherent risks? Inherent risks are risks that are
Today I was standing by the dressage ring watching my working student lunge her horse when one of the boarders asked if there was something wrong with the horse. I was kind of stunned. Do people not lunge their horses as part of their regular routine? Actually, when I stop to think
It seems like everyone is talking about Mindset these days. I hate to even bring it up, but your mindset really does effects how you ride. To put it simply your mindset is the way you think or perceive the world. We all have a mindset: good, bad, ugly, and in between. It
So today I rode with Herwig Radnetter former head of the SR school. He didn’t tell me anything I haven’t heard before. I think most clinics are that way. We worked on transitions because the dressage world revolves around transitions. And keeping my horse soft and light in the bridle. Transitions are
So, I had my second date with “The New Guy” on Monday. I remembered how to ride. The Man, has his feeling hurt a little bit. He is aware that he is not getting the attention he is used to. He is kind of like my second husband. He is capable of doing what
And why you need to know them I have seen so many times, trainers and instructors asking what others charge for their services. This question is valid and it is good to know what the market is around you. But you cannot set your prices based on what your competition charges. You really
