Building up from the ground

Following on from the previous slow walk movement exercises to strength the horse’s body and prepare for riding.

Techniques for improving posture

The benefits of posture training. Exercises in neck alignment and walking in balance.

Why Posture Gives us Wings

This post is about why teaching horses good posture, and even ourselves for that matter, will lead to better nervous system functioning and more resilience (giving us the wings).

Lunging Tip

Here is a tip for reprogramming a horse that has been trained to do the turn in and stop manoeuvre when lunging.

Riding in Harmony

We need to develop ourselves mentally and physically for riding as well as the horse. The art of riding proficiently and with harmony take time and concentrated effort.