Keeping a Horse Straight at Take-off
Natasha gives advice for a young horse that shifts left at take-off.
Improving Your Lower Leg Position
Natasha answers a question about how “wrapping your leg around the horse” creates better contact with your horse in order to give clearer leg aids.
Bits and Their Importance in the Development of a Young Horse
Natasha answers a question on bridling a young horse and the relation it has with their development.
Scouting Investment Horses and Qualities I Look For
The fundamental qualities I consider when selecting a horse. These factors are the basis of my framework for selecting investment horses purchased for resale and horses that I personally select to ride in the sport.
Demystifying Inside Leg To Outside Rein
Bernie discusses how to use the common training tip "inside rein to outside leg" in conjunction with your other aids to get the most out of your horse.
What To Do When Your Horse Bucks, Plays, or Pulls After The Jump
Geoff Teall and Linda Allen explain why a horse may buck or play after a jump when leg is applied and share exercises to work through this common problem.
Exercises To Teach Your Horse To Stay Light Between Your Aids
Julie Winkel shares her favorite exercises for getting a horse light and responsive to the leg and rein aids.
Why Does My Horse’s Canter Feel Different From Right to Left?
Linda Allen gives some insight into why a horse may feel differently on one canter lead than the other.
Improving Your Sitting Trot
Julie Winkel and Verena Mahin share their favorite exercises to help a rider achieve a smoother and more connected sitting trot.
Stop Your Hands From “Posting The Trot”
Verena Mahin shares three exercises to help keep your hands still at the posting trot.
Are Pelham Bits Frowned Upon in the Hunter Ring?
Julie Winkel puts on her judges hat to shed some light on whether specific bits and martingales are judged differently in the hunter ring.
Does Your Horse Rush Through Trot Poles?
Stacia Madden shares the exercises and positions she has her students do to stop a horse from speeding up at the trot over poles on the ground.
How To Keep Your Heels Down Over The Jump
Julie Winkel gives a member tips on how to stop standing on her toes when jumping.
Why It’s Harder to Keep Your Horse Round in the Canter
Karen Healey gives insight on why horses get flat in the canter and tips on how to overcome this common issue.
What To Do When Your Horse Freezes
Julie Winkel explains the importance of understanding why a young horse may freeze when another comes up behind him and ways to overcome this behavior.
Deep Heels vs Shock Absorbing Heels
Bernie helps clarify what "deep heels" means in riding and why they are important.
How to Gauge What Your Horse Needs to Work On
Linda Allen explains how to develop a "feel" for what your horse needs to work on when riding.
Stallion Traits: How Long Do They Last in a Gelding and Safety Tips
Julie Winkel discusses how long stallion traits may last after gelding and how to keep your horse safe.
No-Stirrup November: Exercises To Make Dropping Your Irons Less Painful
Julie Winkel shares her thoughts on working without stirrups, including what exercises she likes and dislikes.
How to Prepare for Equitation Finals
Karen shares her strategy for preparing her students for equitation finals.