2022-09-28 16:27
Listen to this post right here. The summer is gone and the horse shows are mostly over. Now is the time to make an effort and review how your summer went. Take a tally of what went well. You… Read More
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Informing Horse People - Not just another Riding Stable
2022-01-12 21:19
Cavaletti are small jumps set up at certain distances to help develop your horse’s way of going. So we should use cavaletti to help our horse devlop strength and suppleness.
The post W… Read More
2022-01-01 14:14
Before heading into competition, make sure that you know the rules. Nothing is more irritating to the judge than having to explain rules to disappointed competitors. I had one woman stop -on… Read More
2021-11-07 20:27
don’t worry… We’ve got you covered. Hi there my name isLaura Kelland-May and welcome to another equestrian skill builders video. There thanks for stopping by and if you&rs&hell…Read More
2021-08-11 15:23
Riders interfere by not staying with the horse and becoming unbalanced. Horses jump better if riders stay still and find an even rhythm to a steady distance every time
The post Top 7 Ways Ri… Read More
2021-08-04 14:28
The big thing, I think is the purpose horses bring to us. *They* bring us purpose. They enhance our lives and all they do is be "horselike".
The post Do horses give you purpose? appeared fir… Read More
2021-07-28 20:22
I have heard many things in the warm up rings at shows and recently I had a well known coach, who was preparing their rider for a significant (1.20m) jumping class turn to me and say somethi… Read More
2021-06-18 14:24
It’s not an in depth analysis of what to do if your horse does this or how to correct a horse that picks up an incorrect lead.
but rather how to make progress with your horse.
The post… Read More
2021-06-18 10:58
Are you able to go to horse shows in your area?
My season is starting to ramp up and going to competitions is part of what makes my sport so much fun. But the pandemic has taken some of the… Read More
2021-05-02 11:56
Horse showing can be stressful, here are 3 tips to help combat your nerves. I hate to break it to you, but going to a show, even an “in-house” schooling show does weird things to… Read More
2021-04-21 11:59
If you only do what you usually do, you’ll never know what you’re capable of doing.
The post If you only do what you usually do, you’ll never know what you’re capable… Read More
2021-04-01 17:35
Are you tired of hearing your instructor say the same thing over and over again to you? Then do these 3 things to progress faster.
The post Horse Riding Self Discipline first appeared on Equ… Read More
2021-03-22 12:46
Not having your heels down is a symptom of other issues with your riding position. It's not "put your heels down" that makes for a strong leg!
The post How to get my Heels Down first appeare… Read More
2021-03-04 01:39
We’ve all been there. We’ve allowed our friends to ride our horses. I automatically think that, you know what? They can ride, they will be fine. I’m here to tell you that i… Read More
2021-02-16 18:53
Top things you should like about before you start to jump your horse... Take this quiz.
The post How to teach my horse to jump? first appeared on Equestrian Skill Builders Read More
2021-02-07 02:07
Read that to be happy NOT CRappy! Recently I was teaching and the horse seemed to be all in a lather, excited and twitchy. This is not a happy horse. This horse was feeding off of the insecu… Read More
2021-01-27 14:51
We all feel it It is something that we all succumb to and it sends us off the deep end into a spiral of self doubt. We worry we are not progressing as fast as we should be. We’ve seen… Read More
2021-01-19 12:01
Horse colic is a nasty business. It can come out of nowhere and take over your life in seconds. One of the best things to avoid losing a horse to colic is understanding and recognizing the s… Read More
2021-01-16 13:38
Get your fitness regime program to get you in shape for your horseback riding.
The post Rider Exercise – 3 Exercises to Get in Shape for Horseback Riding first appeared on Equestrian S… Read More
2021-01-13 14:13
I hate that feeling. That feeling in the pit of your stomach that you know something is wrong Or Misaligned Or generally, “out of whack”. The bottom line, Or, top lin… Read More
2021-01-08 14:19
What’s your training philosophy? I’d like to think my riding mantra is to have a partnership with my horse and develop a bond with my horse so that there is this undeniable relat… Read More
2020-12-27 16:04
Have you ever gone to a clinic or weekend session and come away full of excitement and "go-gettem'-ness" only to see that in the next month you wake up and are seemingly not ahead in your tr… Read More
2020-12-16 13:00
Back up the bus for a minute – Before you blame the horse for not cantering, make sure thatYou aren’t doing anything wrong – Are you asking properly? If you are out of bala… Read More
2020-12-10 16:23
The secret to having trust between you and your horse is you must be trustworthy. And to lose trust, you first must have it. It is up to us as the human in the relationship between horse and… Read More
2020-12-09 01:44
If you see something – say something Enough is enough I recently watched this video – https://youtu.be/6V2JpK2anVk Where a well heeled, outspoken equestrian gave her opinion on t… Read More
2020-12-03 13:47
Rhythm is the steady beat that the horse makes. For example when you watch a horse trotting you can hear a definite 1-2-1-2 beat or rhythm of the horse’s hoof-steps. If your horse lack… Read More
2020-11-27 13:36
Great question. It’s because when the jumps are set up, they are set up and designed by the course designer in a certain way. That there SHOULD be a certain number of strides between t… Read More
2020-11-26 02:19
2020-11-10 21:24
Equitation Tips for Beginner Riders offers some basic horse riding position reviews and how to improve your horse riding position. Horse riding position review and equitation tips will offer… Read More
2020-11-06 18:23
Have you ever bought a horse from a sales barn? Sometimes going to the local sales pavilion is fine and sometimes it brings you to tears. The distraught horses are mingling. Some, for the fi… Read More
2020-11-02 17:09
Or Double the Things that That Triple Results Do you think you would like to improve your riding? Well then, What can you do RIGHT NOW that will promote better results faster? The answer to… Read More
2020-10-25 00:28
Are you looking for the big prize and think a bigger, better horse, new saddle or new boots will make a difference in your horse. You may have to take a step back and think about how these t… Read More
2020-10-20 19:32
It
Will
Help
You.
It may not actually make you a better rider, but it will provide those nuances that only friends and family can understand or interpret Read More
2020-10-13 11:24
10 Ridiculously easy ways to improve your riding that don't require any new gadgets or "things" Read More
2020-10-01 12:07
How do I make my horse stronger? Here are 4 exercises you can use to develop your horse's topline and make them stronger Read More
2020-09-28 21:46
It kind of sounds like a beginning of a Tinder advertizement. Truth be told, I have never even seen Tinder or any on line dating site or app. I’m that old. So old that I am still marri… Read More
2020-09-18 12:48
I just taught a “beginner” lesson. And If you are instructor to, you will find this very helpful. or If you are also a rider and need help there will be some interesting ti… Read More
2020-09-10 17:44
Click the blue letter ‘Grooming Tips’ to hear my recent podcast. Grooming Tips Have you seen the horse’s coats gleam and shine. This is not just from a pre-show bath these… Read More
2020-08-05 03:53
We've all seen them careening around the ring. How do you prevent a horse from rushing its fences? What causes horses to rush and how do we teach riders not to rush? Read More
2020-04-27 12:41
Show your horse in hand with Robert Robold gives viewers an understanding of what is required when your show your horse in hand. Robert is a USEF “R” Hunter, Hunter Breeding, Equ… Read More
2020-04-18 12:55
Horse Riding Position Review and Riding exercises to help you improve your riding position. Thank you to Laura for sending in these pictures for a horse riding position review. If you would… Read More
2019-10-13 13:31
Have you had a good show season? (let’s hope so) Even though your season is over you should have a plan to keep things going through the fall and the winter months. Now is the time to… Read More
2019-04-06 13:31
Under saddle horse show tips is a request from Cathy gh. Thanks very much Cathy for giving us this request. And if you have a request, please send me an email or it’s put it i… Read More
2018-09-22 15:24
Today is another big day with the para dressage performing their fantastic freestyles And the 4-in-hand marathon driving.
The post WEG 4-in-Hand Marathon appeared first on Thistle Ridge Eque… Read More
2018-09-22 12:12
#EquitationTips #LauraKellandMay #WEG2018 Attending the WEG at Tryon NC and enjoying every minute of it. ▼More Equitation Tips: • Check out the latest video – https://goo.gl… Read More
2018-09-21 14:51
I survived the flights and the arrival to NC was uneventful. The big news is after a semi sleepless night I got my accreditation! A big achievement and an interesting experienc… Read More
2018-08-29 12:50
Horse riding position review. Get some detailed tips on how to improve your equitation. Continue reading →
The post Horse Riding Position Review – Equitation Tips for beginner rid… Read More
2018-08-07 13:44
Do you know horse show warm up etiquette?
watch this video to take the stress out of your horse show warm up and take it from the dreaded warm up from hell to a relaxed stress free ride.
Co… Read More
2018-07-26 17:49
A video featuring some of the excellent comments from my youtube channel Continue reading →
The post Thank you to subscribers – YouTube horse videos appeared first on Thistle Rid… Read More
2018-07-06 23:54
Are you looking for some equitation tips for your horse riding position review? Take a look at these tips for your equitation position. Continue reading →
The post Horse Riding Position… Read More
2018-06-03 12:17
If you keep these 3 fundamental horse training tips in mind when you ride you will develop a deeper bond with your horse and your riding/training will move along at a brisk pace and y… Read More
2018-03-30 13:48
Have you ever thought about what horse show hunter bits are permitted?
What does your bit say about your horse. Continue reading →
The post Hunter Horse Show – Horse Show Permitte… Read More
2018-03-22 12:51
Free jumping your horse can prove beneficial. Do you free jump your horse? It provides a way to strengthen your horse as well as offering opportunities to actually see what your horse is doi… Read More
2018-02-26 19:49
The post Latest Youtube Upload! appeared first on Thistle Ridge Equestrian Services Read More
2018-02-24 19:16
The post How to Do a Warm Up for Your Horse Show appeared first on Thistle Ridge Equestrian Services Read More
2018-01-07 14:27
Would you like to improve your riding, win more ribbons at your next horse show and other horsey related stuff? Then start right now and Would you like to improve your riding? Win more… Read More
2018-01-07 14:27
Would you like to improve your riding, win more ribbons at your next horse show and other horsey related stuff? Then start right now and Would you like to improve your riding? Win more… Read More
2017-12-31 15:18
If you would like to know 5 things the judge looks for in a hunter under saddle class, and maybe how you can win at your next horse show, then you’ve come to the right spot. Check out… Read More
2017-12-20 15:44
Simple tips to tell if your stirrups are adjusted correctly. Continue reading →
The post How to tell if your stirrups are the correct length? appeared first on Thistle Ridge Equestrian… Read More
2017-10-26 18:47
Have you heard of the CHA? The Certified Horsemanship International Conference. They are the major instructor certification organization in the US and in Canada. Their programs are developed… Read More
2017-06-08 14:30
You have to "nail" each fence, that's what the judge is looking for. Getting to the first fence correctly, in a positive, confident manner, sets the tone for the rest of the course. Contin… Read More
2017-05-31 15:25
Understand what the judge is looking for and win more ribbons at your next horse show. Follow these 5 simple tips to get you to the top of the score card. Continue reading →
The post Re… Read More
2017-05-30 15:38
Start with a Good Impression When Entering the Hunter Show Ring Starting with a good first impression makes the judge sit up and take notice. You have to however, follow it up… Read More
2017-05-28 19:52
In your Hunter Round Leave a Good Impression… Do a nice circle! After your hunter round is done, you should do a final closing circle. If the course ends at the opposite end of… Read More
2017-05-27 19:38
A winning trip in the hunter ring can be defined as a horse that flows from one jump to the next in a steady rhythmic fashion and jumps the fences in round forward athletic fashion. This doe… Read More
2016-12-12 15:57
Improve Your Eye by Watching Horses You can educate your eye by watching horses and riders during their training sessions. Take a look at this simple one minute video that reveals some thing… Read More
2016-12-05 03:01
Are you looking for equitation tips? Here is a list of some of my favourite equitation posts. Equitation Tips From George Morriss What the judge is looking for -top tips to stay i… Read More
2016-11-21 15:04
We woke up this morning to, not a dusting, but a ‘dump’ of snow. This makes me think of getting in the car and driving to warmer climes and also bundling up in a blanket and sitt… Read More
2016-03-23 13:34
Well I did it! After almost 30 years of judging across Canada I had tho opportunity to judge my first United States Equestrian Federation horse show. And what a great weekend it was! Lots of… Read More
2015-12-19 14:49
I have been a horse owner, well it seems like forever. It is not just the experience itself you have as a horse owner but rather what you do with that experience which shapes you as a horsem… Read More
2015-12-17 13:24
The post Do You Know Your Horse’s Pooh Personality? appeared first on Thistle Ridge Equestrian Services Read More
2015-12-17 03:18
The Number 1 Tip for your riding improvement In order for your horse to improve you have to ride it. Your horse will not improve standing in his stall or our in the pasture! I challenge you… Read More
2015-12-08 14:58
Have you thought it may be really nice to keep your horses at home. In your own back yard? Well let me tell you, I have been doing this for a life time and most days it is great and …… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Copy of Book Review – 20+ Exercise to Improve Your Riding Position Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Selling your horse can be a piece of cake if you know some simple step. Some over the top sales techniques often backfire so avoid these pitfalls. Continue reading → Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Learn to work with your emotional responses, channelling them into the job in hand rather than trying to eradicate them altogether. Here she explains how. Continue reading → Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I remember the days when my equestrian prowess was measured by how high I could lift my leg to get on a horse. These days, however, the mounting block is your friend and the friend to your h… Read More
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