Why Classical ? 🤔 I had this conversation with a client last night and figured I would write something. So let's talk accountability. You've been commissioned by a King to train a stable of horses. Cavalry soldiers will need to be able to ride effectively. With sword and shield. Wars will be won or lost based on the work you do to train these horses. Your training literally means life or death. And, the fate of the Kingdom. Training up horses that do not break down, is equal

One of the most important lessons Ive learned in my studies is the importance of preparation - in everything we do. My work today involves preparing horses for riders that lesson with me. I need to make sure the horse is fluent and understands his work, so that the rider can become better at the language of riding, and listening to the horse. When we look at the tasks we ask horses to do with us, whether sport or recreation, it is important to frame them in terms of ' how wel

What I like about Working Equitation is that maneuvering with all the aids, and bending is introduced early on. I find there is a...

Watching advanced horses maneuver through an Ease of Handling course looks effortless, light and easy. But what we don't see is the work...

Reversing Obstacles can help improve your scores! Here's why!

Transitions in working equitation influence your overall score. Here's why!

The sport of Working Equitation is gaining is popularity all around the globe. The obstacles are fun and challenging. In Ease of Handling...

To ride a horse with lightness is not easy. It is a constantly moving target. It's imperative to be ready to embrace the whole horse,...

The sport of Working Equitation is gaining is popularity all around the globe. Challenging, yet fun obstacles characterize the 2nd and...

Learn how the judging of working equitation relates to the field work of the garrochista: Pen obstacle.

I've been working on getting the feel from one horse to another and each horse has slightly different calibrations of energy and...

A highlight from this week in training while riding multiple horses with Master Nuno is learning to listen to what the horse is...

I find as I travel teaching and training that there are common issues that I see in the connection between horses and riders. Today in...

Basics are the keys to success. Without basics you cannot progress.

This post explains the importance of engagement for proper flexion to occur

I thought I would post a quick, easy to read dropdown of the training tips that I find most helpful, most important and that always...

How do we show up with Gratitude?

Explore how important energy is to finding harmony with your horse, in training

As working Equitation Judge, trainer and clinician, I am involved in the sport development and teaching information about working...

There is a tendency that I have noticed with some Dressage riders today to be resigned to be stuck in low levels for a very long time,...