We’ve all heard the “old school” riding advice. Perhaps you were even one of the many riders taught to ride while imagining – or literally holding – tennis balls between your knees and the saddle. The logic was simple: if you grip hard enough, you won’t fall off. However, as our understanding of rider biomechanics …
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When I learned to ride – long, long ago – I had a few lessons in a field (there was no formal arena at the stables I went to). I wore welly boots, borrowed a hat, and wore ordinary trousers and t-shirts, although I did also have a bodywarmer that I loved and thought looked …
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being in sync with your horse, a true partnership where unspoken conversations flow effortlessly. But achieving that harmony isn’t always straightforward. Effective communication, both in and out of the saddle, is the cornerstone of a successful and happy partnership. It’s about speaking their language, not confusing them with …