Monthly Archives: September 2013

Kyra Kyrklund is a dressage god. You should listen to everything she has to say (plus, she has a cool Swedish accent). Here’s a clip from an older USDF Symposium with Kyra discussing effective rider position. Kyra calls the rider’s … Continue reading →

I am a huge believer in riding horses in “long and low.” I think it keeps them happy and sound. It’s not an easy exercise for the rider, nor is it something that a horse who’s previously been improperly ridden … Continue reading →

Remember, your horse will only perform as well as you do. Here’s a good article on a few upper-body control exercises using Pilates, from the September 2012 USDF Connection magazine. http://www.usdf.org/EduDocs/The-Rider/Upper_Body1.pdf

Sit down, turn off all distractions, and watch this 5-minute video of Charles deKunffy talking about the dynamics of a riding lesson. “An ever changing, dynamic, complex effort” between rider, horse and teacher. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10102188852793263

Okay, so apparently not only is Carl Hester one of the greatest horsemen and dressage trainers of his time, but he also can predict the future. Follow the link to watch a fun clip of Carl talking about Valegro and … Continue reading →