How much do you attend to carrying yourself well when you are not on your horse? Do you know that you have choice in your postural state every moment? If you practice a dynamic yet easy daily posture, rather than … Continue reading
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Most people have heard of the “fight or flight or freeze” reflex, which can be an instinctive and valuable response to danger. But for most of us, both humans and horses, the system-wide response doesn’t happen except in an emergency. … Continue reading
Wait?! Isn’t that what everyone tells you to do? Why, yes, it is, and the point of telling you to pull your shoulder back is so that they don’t slump (or get pulled) forward. But your shoulders shouldn’t be held … Continue reading
How often have we heard the phrase: “Our horses are our best teachers?” By this, we usually mean that each horse “teaches” us how he is best ridden. Through listening and feel, we learn how to improve performance by sitting … Continue reading