First off, I had a baby! Baby human, not a baby horse. Although I did speculate how fun it would be to take baby bump pictures with my mare having a baby bump too… Anyway, this is why I have posted nothing new for a few weeks! However, it’s time to jump back in, so, here are a … Continue reading
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Trot down center line to Halt at X
This was a fun simple lesson I taught the other day, that I want to share with you, as well as a little breakthrough. This rider is independent enough to get her horse ready and mount on her own, but consistently gets in the arena late and takes half the lesson to settle in to … Continue reading
Tips & Quips: for Basic Riding Skills
Last year I took some lessons at Cross Winds Farms, a hunter/jumper barn, and learned some great tips & quips from some of their teachers that I want to share. Keep them in your back pocket for when you need them! One teacher would quiz me on the first few basics while walking around the … Continue reading