If you jump horses then you have a connection to Federico Caprilli. If you learned the American method of jumping, you probably have a connection to Col. Harry
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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
Riding Horses Is Different
Teaching beginner riders seems like it should be easy, right? After all, what do you teach? A few safety rules, how to lead a horse, how to mount/dismount,
Can Tune Ups Fix Your Horsemanship Fundamentals?
Practical Horseman Magazine is an endless source of entertainment for me; some of it is good and some of it sends my blood pressure racing up. The article
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
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
Jim Wofford Teaches Jumping Riveted Ditches
Jim Wofford is one of my favorite instructor/coaches for eventing. His background contains much of the traditional Fort Riley instruction plus he is a silver medal Olympian in
How Long Does It Take To Learn To Ride A Horse?
It’s a question that most riding instructors have had to answer. There’s a simple, one size fits all answer, but it brings to mind a plethora of questions.
Jumping Banks with Jim Wofford
Recently I audited the clinic of one of my favorite instructors, Jim Wofford. Jim teaches with humor and clarity, both of which are really helpful to students. Jim’s
Riding For A Lifetime
Riding horses is different than most other sports because if a person is taught the correct basics they can ride for a lifetime. I’ve known people who continue