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When (and How) to Widen Your Hands While Riding

We’ve all been told not to widen our hands while riding—but is it always wrong? In this video, I explain when widening your hands can actually be a helpful tool. If your horse is…
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How to Teach the Turn on the Forehand Step-by-Step

The turn on the forehand is a wonderful exercise that every rider should master. Not only does it help make your horse more supple and engages the inside hind, but it also establishes the…
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Build Trust and Stay Safe with a New or Nervous Horse

If you’ve ever felt nervous about getting on—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and these days, I don’t take chances. Instead of jumping straight into the saddle, I always focus on building trust…
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How to Ride Smooth, Round, and Responsive Transitions

Does your horse brace, hollow, or toss their head when you ask for a trot or canter? Do you feel like your horse is unresponsive and not listening? If this sounds familiar, you’re not…
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Fix Late Flying Changes with This Exercise

Flying changes are one of the most complicated and difficult movements to train. I see a lot of riders struggling to get a clean flying change. This week, I wanted to share a clip…
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Prepare for Flying Changes with These Five Exercises

Struggling with late, crooked, or panicked flying changes? You’re not alone—and often, the issue starts before you ever ask for the change. Without proper preparation, teaching flying changes can become a complete disaster. In…
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Steer With Your Legs, Not Your Hands

Have you ever found yourself crossing your hand over your horse’s neck to keep them from falling in? It might seem like a quick fix, but this habit is doing more harm than good….
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Roundness Made Simple

I remember riding as a kid and trying to get Geronimo round. My hands were hurting, he was braced and stiff, and my trainer kept yelling “rounder!” I knew I was doing something wrong,…
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Which Bit Should You Use?

If your horse is strong, fussy, or too light in the contact, then this video is for you. In this video, I explain how bit pressure works, what types of bits to use (and…
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