Leg yielding? Is that a sport in the Olympics?
Well, now that you ask, it is a big part of the equestrian competitions. Another easier way to say it is applying your leg to get the horse to move laterally away from your leg pressure So even though you are moving forward, you are adjusting the horse laterally at the same time. So why [...]
“Steady Hold” vs. “Pull & Release”
Where are the brakes on this thing and do I apply steady pressure or tap on the pedal…..uhhh…stirrup ? The few of us left that pre-date the ABS breaking systems will remember our dads and moms coaching us to tap on the brakes so that we didn’t lock them up and go into a skid. [...]
Soft Hands and Active Legs….and a volume or so more.
If you do not know your horse, you should always assume they have both a very sensitive mouth and sides. You don’t want to find out the hard way by yanking or kicking too hard right off the bat and send the horse into outer space, minus one pilot….you. If you are fortunate, you have [...]
