Show Me that You’re Ready To Canter

When is a rider ready to canter? A reader commented that students she was teaching at summer camp were pushy about wanting to canter and were unable to assess their own riding

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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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Trouble KeepingYour Heels Down When You Ride? Check These 6 Things

1. Sitting Correctly: If you have trouble keeping your heels down when you ride, check to see if you’re sitting correctly.  By sitting correctly I mean in a

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“Get Those Heels Down!” part 3

Problems With Heels Knowing what the problem is in your heel goes a long way with how to correct your heel position. Two especially common problems are curling

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“Get Those Heels Down!”part 2

In part 1 we discussed why to get your heels down. In part 2 we’ll talk about how to get the heels down.  And then in part 3

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“Get Those Heels Down!” part 1

“Keep your heels DOWN!” What rider hasn’t heard this a multitude of times? And what riding instructor hasn’t said this to the point of near despair? That one

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