Teach Riders Good Balance on the Horse

It's All About Balance That's a loaded statement because it covers sooo many areas of our lives.  Today I'm talking specifically about the rider's balance on the horse,

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Relaxation Horsemanship by Guest Blogger, Bob Wood

I’m pleased to have a guest blogger on The Riding Instructor. Bob Wood has used his background in the Military Seat  training horses and riders for polo, fox

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The Best Exercises to Help You Keep Your Heels Down

My #1 Best Heels Down Exercise For Kids Who Ride, To Do at Home: The Step Stretch This is the oldest and best exercise to work your heels

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Teaching the Basics – Longing

Longing is often over looked in riding instruction programs.  Until recently longing riders was not normally taught to American instructors.  With USDF instructor prep classes, the teaching of

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