If you have ever thought that looking after your body was something you can do ‘tomorrow’, or a task that is reserved for ‘real athletes’, then this is the blog post for you! Investing in ourselves, giving time to the elements that power us through the day often get neglected. We live in a…
Why You Should be Thinking Like a Pro
If you have ever thought that riding success is only for the ‘professionals’ and not you, this is for you! So many times when I’m working with ‘amateurs’ the thing that separates them from the results they desire is their mindset around how they approach their riding, training and daily habits. In contrast, those…
Shoulder Problems?
I have worked with a few people who can demonstrate some seemingly impressive feats of mobility. Coming from a body which feels bound by muscular constriction, I used to be a little envious of this effortless ability to move in all directions. That was until I realized the truth of what is really happening…
The Cycle of Crookedness
The whole purpose of training, I believe, is to balance the horses’ natural tendency to ‘push’ with one side of his body and to ‘carry’ with the other. To put it another way, the purpose is to create straightness, where each side of the body is sharing the burden of push and carry. We all hear…