Posts Tagged ‘on’
No Stirrup November-with a twist
It is November, which means you are likely to see “No Stirrup November” showing up as a theme. While I appreciate the concept, I’d like to propose a twist. But before that, let us pause and consider what the point of No Stirrup November is; for riders to improve their seat and legs. If…
Read MoreEpisode 172-What to do with feelings like terrified and scared
“I’m terrified to ride her. I’m terrified to be in the pasture with her. I’m terrified to screw her up. I’m scared to get on. I’ve tried to ride my old horse to gain some confidence back. But at this point in time, I’m scared and I want to find the joy I used to…
Read MoreEpisode 168: Q&A: ‘I need help getting my horse to bend’; groundwork & ridden
Why do some horses resist bending in the direction of the circle when being lunged or ridden? Two listeners called in asking versions of this question. The answer includes; defining bend and counter-bend, deciding why we want bend, determining the ‘big picture’ with bend and why some horses seem distracted. I also introduce the concept…
Read MoreEpisode 123: Help! I’m constantly in my horses mouth too much…
Many riders struggle to find more subtle cue systems and feel like they are constantly in the horses mouth…overusing the rein cues. Learning how to ride with an independent seat can be a challenge. In this episode, I answer a listener question and explain how I approach this issue. I also explain where and how…
Read MoreEpisode 98- Teaching your horse to be a thinking participant
Sometimes horses are trained to operate more like robots-‘don’t think, just do what I say’. Other times horses are left to make most of the decisions-which can become dangerous in some situations. In this podcast I discuss how to find a middle ground where the horse is an active participant in the ‘conversation’ with the…
Read MorePresto’s First Ride: Staying safe during the first ride on a horse
One year ago this week was Presto’s first ride! Here is a video showing the big day. ❤️It’s very fitting that his first trail?ride was this week…watch for an upcoming video of that! ——————- I’ve owned Presto now for four years. He has grown so much and I’m finally ready to start sharing his adventures.…
Read MoreEp 76: Teaching horses to give to pressure, ground tie & stand quietly
Today I’m answering three questions that I think are all related. One is about a horse that pops his head up when he steps on the lead rope, another is about ground tying and the final one is about tying with patience. When a horse steps on the lead rope while grazing, some will step…
Read MoreStacy, how did you make the decision to choose Presto out of so many other foals?
“Stacy, how did you make the decision to choose Presto out of so many darlings?” From the first time I saw Last Chance Corral adopting went on my bucket list. Something I was determined to do at some point but I also believe that the timing has to be right. In the spring of 2016…
Read More#Press On Regardless
“I am interested in Presto’s story. I remember when you adopted 2 colts. I like the name. Did you come up with that or was he given the name Press On Regardless? Thank you for sharing. I will look forward to reading about Presto’s journey.”-Becky N. Thanks for the question, Becky! I love his name…
Read More1,250,888 views: Last Chance Corral Nurse mare foals
I made this video at Last Chance Corral two years before deciding to adopt Presto. I had visited Last Chance before but this time I stayed for 24 hours. During that stay, I knew I was gathering information for something I wanted to do someday: adopt a nurse mare foal. I learned a lot of practical…
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