Most riders will ride their horses in rising or sitting trot but riding in two-point seat is seen less frequently. However, riding in two-point seat has some advantages and should definitely be considered when planning your riding sessions – here is why!
Most riders are only taught to look for the correct diagonal by glancing on the outside shoulder of the horse. But is it possible to learn to pick up the correct trot diagonal without looking down? Spoiler alert – YES, it is 😉
We are getting to the exciting point when equine gait analysis is becoming more accessible and affordable for the wider equestrian community. Are you keen to learn about how the use of equine gait analysis can help us optimise horse training and welfare? Head this way!
Whenever we ride a horse, we are training them – intentionally or not. The more you understand about correct training of horses (i.e. training that makes sense to horses), the less confusion and frustration there will be for your horse. Being a better trainer (rider) in turn means having a safe, relaxed horse and enjoy every minute in the saddle. Are you ready to make that positive change? Then read on.
Some long standing horse training practices and believes can create confusion and conflict between the horse and the rider. By utilising evidence-based approach, we can evaluate and, if necessary, improve existing equestrian methods to promote welfare-friendly equitation. And that is where equitation science can help.
Horse are neophobic by nature – they tend to get suspicious of anything unusual. This was a useful strategy for survival in the wild but it is not so ‘useful’ for us humans 🙂 Is there anything we can do about it? Can we train the horse to be less fearful? Absolutely! Read on to learn how to use desensitisation for a calm and relaxed horse.
A sitting trot is probably one of the things a lot of riders dread the most. From my experience sitting trot is not always taught very well and hence many riders struggle with it. Here is how to finally feel comfortable in a sitting trot!
We hear it all too often: ‘On the bit!’ shouted in the direction of riders by instructors. This ‘command’ usual results in the student desperately trying to get the horse’s head down by all means possible in order to present the ‘desired’ picture. BUT simply having a horse with his head down does not mean he is ‘on the bit’. Read on to learn more!
Have you ever wondered why we are taught to rise on a certain diagonal in trot? Does it even matter? Let’s look at the evidence.
But I am not a dressage rider! Sounds familiar? Many people see dressage as something ‘fancy’, only reserved for advanced riders. But dressage is for everyone. The words ‘dressage’ means training. So, in reality, whenever you ride a horse, you are training it and therefore doing dressage.
