CIRCLE VS SQUARE – CAN YOU FEEL THE DIFFERENCE?
A fun exercise to help you ride better shapes! Learning to ride a proper 20-metre circle is a big part […]
Riding
ASKPONY: BUCKING
Q: Why does my pony buck in canter transitions? A: Ponies buck for many reasons, but pain or discomfort is
GETTING READY FOR YOUR FIRST SHOWJUMPING COMPETITION
So you’ve nailed your jumping course in your lessons, and your instructor tells you that you’re now ready for your
RIDING WITHOUT STIRRUPS
It may surprise you to hear that riding with stirrups is not a form of torture devised by your instructor
V-POLES – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY USE THEM?
V-poles can be super helpful training tools if used correctly. They have a whole host of training benefits, including improving
LEARN TO LUNGE
Lungeing is a super valuable tool for working on all of the things you do under saddle but without the
IMPROVE YOUR SEAT AND BALANCE WITH EXERCISES ON THE LUNGE
Text: Rhiannon Cecil Everyone wants to be more balanced in the saddle, and riders of all levels have lunge lessons
ASKPONY: LOZENGE OVER FRENCH LINK
Q: What are the benefits of a bit with a lozenge over a normal French link? A: Most horses and
ASKPONY: NERVES ABOUT JUMPING
Q: My instructor says that because I am nervous about jumping, my pony is becoming nervous too. Is this true?
RIDING WITH A PLAN
When you plan out your ride in advance, you have a head start. Before your session, choose two or three