Well, now that you are on your horse (see How To Ride A Horse In Better Harmony – Part 1), what do you do next? You allow your horse to walk and stretch on a long rein. Just like you wouldn’t jump out of bed and run a race, you can’t just jump on your… Continue reading How To Ride A Horse In Better Harmony – Part 2
Category: Riding Lessons
How To Ride A Horse In Better Harmony – Part 1
Before you can learn how to ride a horse in better harmony I think we should establish what “better harmony” is. The Free Online Dictionary says it nicely as “a pleasing combination of elements to create a whole.” Some good synonyms are; understanding, cooperation, unity, peace and rapport. In order to have an enjoyable riding… Continue reading How To Ride A Horse In Better Harmony – Part 1
Horse Riding Exercises For The First Blocks Of The Training Pyramid-Part 2
Are you ready to get back to some more horse riding exercises that will help establish rhythm, tempo and relaxation in your horse? This time we are going to combine transitions and figures, using turns, corners and circles to work on having a balanced, supple horse. Before you think about how you would rather jump… Continue reading Horse Riding Exercises For The First Blocks Of The Training Pyramid-Part 2