[SYH] 16 – The saddling project

Hi, Blondie was ridden regularly, almost every day, by her previous owner, for at least 3 years (that I witnessed), plus another 6-12 months at her breeder’s. I was told that the breeder didn’t keep her because her sliding stop had no potential. I don’t want to know what they do with a 2-year old … Weiterlesen

[SYH] 14 – The Wall exercise

Hi, The opposite exercise to ā€œBacking in a Squareā€ is the ā€œWall exerciseā€. In Backing in a Square, you ask your horse to take the head to the off-side and the hindquarters towards you. Whereas in the ā€œWall exerciseā€, you request a give or flexion to the inside and the hindquarters move away from you. … Weiterlesen

[SYH] 13 – Backing in a square

Hi, The Runway is a ā€˜complete’ lesson as it contains fine rope communication, ā€œmagnetisingā€ the mat, leaving the mat and a break. Going through the Runway lesson, you will probably find yourself in the situation that your horse is not lined up well to get to the mat. What to do? If you go straight, … Weiterlesen