There seems to be two types of riders in the world, those that love an OTTB and those that don't! I am squarely in the former category and if you are also there, well make yourself comfortable because this week on Daily Strides we are focusing on basic exercises you can begin implementing with your OTTB today that will help lay a solid foundation for future schooling, regardless of the discipline.
You can read the original post & listen to the…
ContinueAdded by Lorna Leeson on April 30, 2015 at 4:00pm — No Comments
A couple of weeks ago I was faced with a particularly irritating scenario; the clients who had booked for the final lesson of the day didn't show... Not a word of explanation... Nothing!
I am sure you have had similar experiences, whether you work with horses or not, and can relate to how I was feeling at that point; tired, frustrated and annoyed! After ten minutes of 'busying' myself around the yard and admonishing myself for thinking the worst in people (it is possible they…
Added by Lorna Leeson on April 8, 2015 at 10:00pm — No Comments
Jumping, it has the ability to thrill and to strike fear into riders, sometimes all at once! However, if approached in a systematic and patient manner, most of the fear will dissipate allowing both you and your horse to enjoy jumping; whether it be a pop every now and then, or a trip round a course of fences weekly at a local show.
You can listen to the audio lesson over on the original blog post …
ContinueAdded by Lorna Leeson on April 8, 2015 at 8:00am — No Comments
Have you ever found yourself riding a hot horse where the slightest touch of your leg sends them shooting forward with the speed of a snake strike? Even worse, once they start on that forward trajectory, they get heavier and heavier on your hand, they get more and more unbalanced until eventually there is an epic tug of war happening; horse and rider pitted against each other, often at speeds, which for the space you are currently occupying, are breakneck! …
Added by Lorna Leeson on April 7, 2015 at 7:00am — 1 Comment
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