Tag Archives: Confidence

Riding Roadblocks

I recently put a survey out to riders to find out what was holding them back, the things they were having trouble with and where they felt they could use some help. The most interesting results came from the question about roadblocks. The word cloud below represents the answers given (200+) to the question: “What…

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Why Some Horses Just ‘GET IT’

I’ve had a few lesson clients this week that have had wonderfully successful training results – horses that are unrecognisable from one week to the next (or in some cases fortnight, depending upon how often I see them). Here’s what the DIDN’T do differently: Work any harder Work any longer Had more experience than others Rode…

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One Buck Does Not a Bronco Make!

I always say that the main purpose of long-reining is to see if your horse is ‘ready to ride’. With the young horse we can use it assist the horse in the development of top-line to carry the weight of the rider later. With a horse that has been out of work for a time…

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How to Optimise Training Outcomes

I had a fabulous clinic last weekend with beautiful horses and advanced riders. On Saturday we worked on ‘give to the bit’ and ‘shoulder control’. Most of this work was done on the ground and then we transferred it to under saddle. The horses each had a two hour session – mostly conducted at walk…

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Long-Reining Clinic at AAR

Saturday 30th January, 10-3:30pm Come along and learn to long-rein. We will be using ACT Animal Rescue horses for the demonstration.

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After a Break – Part 6

The final part of bringing your horse back into work after a long break.

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10 Essential Steps to Confidence

Watch this free webinar today! 10 Essential Steps to Confidence In this webinar you will learn: How to approach a lack of confidence from a psychological point of view How your horse learns How foundation training gives both you and your horse confidence How to find the right trainer for you and your horse The…

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What Your Horse Needs To Know

Foundation Lessons Your Horse Needs to Know BEFORE You Mount: Give to the Bit – This will teach your horse to give to pressure,  softness in the bridle and to carry himself in frame. These lessons keep your horse’s attention on you and really ‘teach him to learn’. He will feel some pressure and it…

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Riding Confidence

What’s it all about? Why is it so easy to lose your confidence? How do you get it back? Or is it just too late? Are you simply too scared/weak/female/old? And the questions go on and on. We have all asked them from time to time and it doesn’t necessarily take a nasty accident to…

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