A few months ago I turned to our followers on Instagram for some advice on how to improve my hands while riding. I received some solid advice so I decided to share it here for anyone else who's having trouble...
Author: Orla
Bouncing Back After A Fall
When you suffer a fall, no matter how bad it is, it can really have a lasting impact. It makes you question your abilities and it can break the trust between you and your horse. And that trust goes both ways. After a fall we tend to think of ourselves as not being able to… Continue reading Bouncing Back After A Fall
Quick Tips: Get Your Horse Moving Forward Again After they Start Spooking/Napping
When Coco gets into a bad way with spooking she starts napping and walking backwards and hopping around the place – all so she can get as far away as possible from whatever she’s looking at. During our last spook-a-thon during a schooling session however, I was taught a new method to get her moving forward again..
5 Qualities of a Great Riding Instructor
These days everyone has an opinion on what the best method is to school a horse. So where do you even begin when it comes to finding the right instructor...
February Exercise #2 – “Keep ’em Straight”
To get back into the swing of things I decided to start with something relatively easy. Although I know a few of you looking at the layout probably think this is a bit too easy but keep reading because this one has a twist.
Product Review – Bio Grip Hybrid Rubber Reins from Henry James Saddlery
After owning my last set of reins for well over two years and using them right to their death, I finally made the decision to purchase a new pair. It wasn't until I started looking when I realised how fussy I actually was when it came to reins...
The Coco Chronicles ~ Back in the Saddle
Well here I am, once again feeling like I'm starting from scratch all over again. Except this time it's a little different...
