Questions

Question # 41: It's easy to tell when Henry is round and balanced at the dressage canter. How do I learn to tell when he's balanced and forward at the gallop however? It's hard to know if he's just "going faster" than I'm used to, or is flat and "running"

Lesley's Corner

Horses That Swap Out Leads Behind at the Canter

Lesley's Corner

Riding the Dressage Movement E Turn Left B Turn Right

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 5: Great quote from dressage rider Katherine Bateson-Chandler -

Questions

Question # 40: Can you tell me when and why a rider would need a figure eight noseband? And what advantages you can gain by using one? (Andi)

Lesley's Corner

Dealing With the Horse that Rushes Jumps

~Lisa's Corner~

Lisa's Blog post # 36

My word for today was “composure”.  Lesley has taught me the correct techniques to ride Cotton successfully and now I need to work on my ability to consistently apply the right technique at the right time in the right way.  That takes poise and confidence on my part. I was

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 4: One of my favorite quotes from my trainer, Jimmy Wofford, is "The worst of them sense our fears and take advantage of us, the best of them sense our dreams and take us there."

Videos

Video # 12: This is Vita and PJ again, this time at a schooling jumper show.

Videos

Video # 11: This is Kathy from Spain! She is riding a 13 yo Andalusian stallion.

Questions

Question # 39: I am wondering if you prefer riding to a jump (with no terrain issues) sitting or if you stay in a 2 point/3 point seat? (Wendy)

~Lisa's Corner~

Lisa's Blog post # 35

That’s what I’m talking about!  My woo-hoo!! day finally arrived!   We put 2 jumps together at the canter today!  Next stop, an entire course! Cotton has had some extra time off because of my busy life outside of Oak Hill Farm so when I do ride I’