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 well we prepare the...

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...