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The following is an excerpt taken from my private writings to clients. These discussions will cover everything from theoretical or technical discussions, to rider/trainer mindset and beyond. They will range from beginner through to advanced levels of material and are meant to complement our work inside the arena. Enjoy! When exploring the utility of the…
I had a wonderful time on Inscape Quest Podcast: Horsepower with Heart “Ep.8: Racing Hearts: Exploring Horse Racing”, alongside NBC commentator, author, and former top jockey, Donna Brothers, and our host, Trudi Howley. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss women’s involvement in the sport of thoroughbred horse racing, equine welfare issues within the sport, social media impacts, and more…
If you’re questioning the timing of when to start your young horse, read on! Working with young horses can be among the most wonderful and enriching experiences in a horseman’s career. It’s not only a joyful time (healthy young horses are innocent, playful and fun-loving), but it’s also an important time in terms of physical…
Though this post is dedicated to development of the hand, I often pull this photo of Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith aboard 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify when teaching. It is a brilliant example of the effect of correct weight aid and a beautiful hand made more clear to the eye due to the…
Canter Aids: Driving Forward or Striking-off? It is possible to achieve an organic canter strike off (left-lead exampled below) with either the weight to the inside OR the outside hip. To learn more about the seat aids, see my two-part article, Fundamentals: On the Seat. The following explanation outlines what happens in each scenario: Method…
Obedience vs Partnership Obedience is required of our horses…in our dressage tests, our jumping classes, and our daily routine whether that routine is to safely cross a street, or simply lifting a hoof to be picked. We obtain it by rote; through repetition and a series of varying degrees of praise or correction, depending on…
This article is part 2 of 2, of Adaptive Development EQ’s Fundamentals Series, Fundamentals: On The Seat. To read Part 1, see: Fundamentals: On The Seat (Part 1 of 2). EXECUTION OF THE SEAT AIDS In Part 1 of this article, we have discovered the horse’s center of gravity, aligned with it, and disturb it as…
This article is part 1 of 2, of Adaptive Development EQ’s Fundamentals Series, Fundamentals: On The Seat. To read Part 2, see: Fundamentals: On The Seat (Part 2 of 2). THE SEAT It is with the seat and legs that we obtain the greatest influence in communicating with our horses. Of primary importance, we use our…
This article is part 2 of 2, of Adaptive Development EQ’s Fundamentals Series, Fundamentals: On The Leg. Here’s the first part if you missed it: Fundamentals: On The Leg (Part 1 of 2). BUILDING STRENGTH If you have a very good leg but still struggle to be quiet and supportive, it is likely that you…
This article is part 1 of 2, of Adaptive Development EQ’s Fundamentals Series, Fundamentals: On The Leg. To read Part 2, see: Fundamentals: On The Leg (Part 2 of 2). THE LEG At its most basic, the leg is one of the fundamental aids of riding (along with the rider’s weight, seat and hands) and…