Tips that help every equestrian
​improve their riding

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Improve Your Seat

Three secrets to develop a secure seat

Secure seat checklist

Improve your riding by riding bareback

Why your feet go 'home' in the stirrups

How do I stop falling back in the saddle when I post?

I can't feel one (or both) of my seat bones in the saddle.

How can a guy avoid hitting his testicles on the saddle when riding?

My trainer keeps complaining that I sit in a forked seat.

How to post on the correct diagonal

Why your knees hurt after riding

How to tell which canter lead you're on

Improve Your Horse's Way of Going

How to make your horse's gaits more forward and energetic.

How to get your horse to stretch down

How to rebalance your horse with a half halt

How to get your horse on the bit

How dressage improves your horse

How do you engage a horse's hindquarters?

Horses can be left, or right handed, just like humans and that affects your riding

Here's the single best way to improve your horse's performance

My horse keeps leaning in on his stiff side, so my circles  get smaller and smaller. How can I fix this?

What is the safest way to ride horses up and down hills?

When horse and rider feel like one body: Getting your horse to respond to your gentle aids.

Exercises for the young horse

Does your horse crossfire at the canter?

Shoulder-fore: The first step in straightening your horse

How to stop your horse from bucking when cantering

All About Tack

Should you wear spurs when riding?
How to fit a saddle
How to choose an ideal bit for your horse
Stay warm in winter like Olympic athletes do
Six tips for getting ready for show season

Improve Your Hands

How to develop an elastic rein contact

What the outside rein is for

The best way to hold the reins

Why Your Horse Tosses Her Head When You Ask for Canter

Improve Your Relationship With Your Horse

How To Earn Your Horse's Trust and Respect

Dealing with toxic fear. It can happen to riders of all levels

How do you stop a horse from being 'herdbound?'

Are you unintentionally scaring your horse?

Horses can read human facial expressions. What is your face saying?

The most dangerous mistake equestrians make.

Improve Your Lessons

How to tell whether you have a good riding instructor

How to get the most out of a riding lesson--for both students and trainers.

Three tips I learned from top competitors and trainers.

The top ten mistakes that keep trainers and students from progressing in their riding skills

How to feel safer during lunge lessons

Four reasons why you don't ride better

The Secrets of Effective Longeing

How to use side reins effectively

Do you longe your horse before riding in order to get the edge off? You could be doing more harm than good.

How to use side reins to improve your horse's topline

Practical Tips for Improving Your Dressage Skills

Practical Tips for Improving Your Horse Jumping Skills

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