Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and temperatures are rising. Many riders are looking forward to spending more time outdoors with their horses. After months of intensive indoor training, everyday routines can quickly become monotonous. That’s why tips for a varied spring training routine are particularly valuable: new training stimuli, small changes in daily routines, and…
Flying down the long side at an extended canter, united as one, the motion of horse and rider inextricably intertwined. Riding transitions and movements with nearly invisible aids requires a supple, flexible, and stable seat. Mainly, it takes a deep seat to be able to optimally feel the horse and influence the frame and movement at all times. “A deep…
The rider should be able to give soft rein aids at any time, regardless of the bit s/he has chosen, or whether there are two or four reins: because the rider is holding the horse’s sensitive mouth in his hands. There are five types of rein aids: asking, yielding, non-allowing, supporting, and sideways-guiding. The Lynchpin of the Rider’s Seat That…
