THE BRAVE RIDER’S CHECKLIST
Building real confidence in and out of the saddle Every rider feels nervous sometimes – even the ones who seem […]
Pony and Rider
I GOT SCARED
And that’s okay Have you ever felt your tummy twist before a jumping round? Or your hands go sweaty just
CONFIDENCE ON THE GROUND
Easy groundwork ideas to build your bond You don’t need to be in the saddle to grow your confidence. Some
BRAVER TOGETHER
How your pony feels your energy Have you ever noticed that your pony seems to know how you’re feeling, even
ASKPONY: SHOULD I RIDE ONE PONY OR LOTS?
Q: Is it better to ride just one pony all the time and get really good at riding them, or
ASKPONY: I’M SCARED OF MY PONY, BUT I LOVE HIM
Q: I’m scared of my pony. I love him, but I don’t want to ride anymore because I keep falling
WALK PIROUETTES
Teaching the walk pirouette You won’t meet walk pirouettes in a dressage test until Elementary level, but they’re a fun
AN INTRODUCTION INTO EQUITATION
Becoming the best rider you can be Text: Tana Scott The word ‘equitation’ was originally used to refer to the
WHY WARM-UP?
Shake off the cobwebs! Like any athlete, horses have to warm up to get their muscles, tendons and ligaments ready