The Seat Explained
The seat has two meanings. One is the specific area of contact that extends from the lumbar back down to the knee, in other words,...
Separating the Aids
Separating the Aids - An effective Balancing Tool Hands without legs, legs without hands (Restraining and Driving Aids) Using hand and...
The Importance of Theory
Ideas with regard to the importance of theory over practice will always differ, but they will agree on one point, namely, that the one is...
The Round Pen vs the Square
Most trainers in South Africa use a 20m round yard/pen for their horse training. The main idea seems to be for the trainer to get the...
Rein contact
Learning to establish and maintain a correct rein contact is one of the big difficulties we encounter in learning how to ride. One of the...
Hind Leg Mechanics
One of the most important factors of one's growth in horsemanship is to become aware, to notice small details in general, but also in...
Thoughts on Training
Be Clear Use clear aids/cues. This minimizes the confusion your horse might experience while trying to figure out exactly what you want...
Ride the HORSE, not the EXERCISE
Walk on a circle with half the circle in true bend and half the circle in counter bend. The circle is one of the most difficult exercises...
A Matter of Perspective
Everyone has a different perspective. No one sees the same things you see. No one interprets what they see the same way you do. Has this...
Two Kinds of Suppleness
– Lateral suppleness Lateral suppleness refers to the horse’s ability to bend his body and neck and also depends on the horse’s ability...
