The Power of Positive Words in Dressage Riding
Your mind is like a computer. The words you use form a script that directs an action. If you don’t choose positive words that relate to your riding, you may…
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20-20 Vision: Riding with An Instructor
…involve a written quiz, a teaching demonstration, live riding tests, videotaped sessions? Learning to Learn Every rider can benefit from lessons, regardless of his or her riding level. Ask around…
Beach Horseback Riding Tips
…and then belly,” says Shea. “Practice riding parallel to the beach, in both directions, to acclimate both of your horse’s eyes to the ocean-side and land-side views. Also practice riding…
Navigating the Crowds
Let’s say that you find yourself at a busy training facility, in a crowded show arena, or at a standing-room-only clinic that only has one riding ring. Because of the…
Skill-Building: A Stitch at a Time
…riding on drill teams. This extensive experience also helped her realize what a great skill-builder pattern riding can be. Many of her students are highly motivated beginner-level to novice-level adult…
Little Fixes, Big Results: Riding Lesson with Al Dunning
…ride regularly with a trainer. Perfect recipe for small riding errors to develop and continue unchecked until they’re habits. I’m overdue for a tune-up riding lesson with a pro like…
14 Unforgettable Beach Rides
…go at faster gaits. Contact: Happy Trails Walking Horses, (904) 557-3126; www.happytrailswalkers.com. Horse Back Riding of Myrtle Beach, LLC, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Description: Horse Back Riding of Myrtle Beach…
Catch Colorful Fall Foliage
…to ride your own horse or leave him at home and enjoy a riding vacation. Know Your Leaves For the best experience riding in fall color, do your homework. Leaves…
Know Your Healthy Horse: A Quick And Easy Checkup To Do Every Day
…simple health check. Once you get into the habit of doing a health check every day, you’ll be able to tell almost right away when he isn?t feeling well. But,…
Barefoot or Shod?
…the horse needs the healthiest hoof possible. If barefoot riding is your goal, riding in hoof boots is usually the quickest way to get there—the correct movement typically provided by…