Category Archives: Riding Instruction

Hand in glove: can wearing gloves make you a better rider?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

I like gloves because I like my hands, and I particularly like my hands with the skin on – not ripped off by some leadrope or lunge rein. Also I hate the cold and I live in the U.K. so I have expensive gloves … Continue reading →

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Engaging the hindquarters and lengthening the stride

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

The recent BD convention featured the training talents of the Academy Bartels. It was covered by an informative write-up in the most recent British Dressage magazine. There was some very refreshing talk of responsiveness and relaxation – a horse that … Continue reading →

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Be your own Biomechanist: What to look for in your photos

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

If you can afford regular lessons with a good instructor you’re laughing. If not eyes on the ground or at least a video can be a real help. Even if all you have is the odd photo you can still … Continue reading →

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Homework: lengthening without tension

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

For Sue and Claire, who don’t get off that lightly! Stride counting exercise to be done at walk, trot, canter and leg yield. Choose two markers, tufts of grass or trotting poles and count the strides the horse takes between … Continue reading →

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