[SYH] 25 – Success is all about consistency around the fundamentals

Hi, The key to achieving the desired transformation is to be consistent around the fundamentals. Every small step contributes towards reaching your goal. Remember the four questions of the constructional approach as formulated by Dr Israel Goldiamond? These questions can guide you when making the next training decision. The answers to these questions help you … Read more

[SYH] 24 – Malou is going home

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

[SYH] 23 – Faster gaits

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