Michaela Hempen

Hi, In the last email, we talked about how to get into the faster gaits. There are lots of fun ways to do that. Try out what works for you. When you are able to get trot and canter reliably from the ground, you can transfer to riding through the cue transfer procedures that I … Read more

Hi, When the young horse gets comfortable with a rider and understands the basic cues, i.e., go forward, halt, changes of direction, it is time to request a few steps of trot. There are a number of ways to get there. As you have seen in email 21, requesting trot and canter with a rider … Read more

Hi, In the first emails of this series, I introduced you to my dear friend Giulia Gaibazzi. Giulia and her husband board my horses and take wonderful care of them. She is also a skilled trainer with tons of experience and a big heart. Explore her ​website​ and ​Instagram​ to know more (in Italian). She … Read more

Hi, Everything is ready to get on your horse. She leads well, knows how to walk on, come to a halt and yield her hips. If you want to use a saddle, she has experienced and is comfortable with it.But there is one more important consideration BEFORE getting on your horse’s back: What are you … Read more