Pre-ride activity, how and what we do with our horses and all the emotional energy that can surround the prep environment sets the tone for our experience in the saddle. Can you make it the best experience possible for the horse every time? It is truly up to you!

3 points on how we lose leadership, what it looks and feels like when we lose leadership and what to do about regaining leadership. Your horse is noticing and aware and reacting in every moment. You need to also.

When the feet start to move anything can happen and leadership is the foundation you want to keep it going on your plan. Two stories of horses with lots of thresholds and different reactions.

This episode gives you 3 steps to set yourself up for success. You will learn to see, feel and plan the next steps when you are in-the-moment. These 3 steps will help you to use critical thinking when experiencing big energy. Don't just listen - go practice and see how it works. If you get over your head in a situation, stop doing, keep yourself safe and go get more information. Enjoy your horse and stay safe

What does leadership look like to your horse? In this episode we begin to unpack how horses test leadership in the herd and how you can become a better leader by understanding spacial distance and how to define it, hold it and lead with it.

It's been a real rollercoaster during these past 2 months and in this episode I'm talking about understanding both sides of the tension between stable facilities and the boarders we serve - let's give grace on both sides, have thoughtful, caring conversations in looking for ideas outside the box to meet in the middle and make this time more endurable. Seek to understand before being understood! Thanks for listening, I hope it helps.

This episode talks about safety best practices, when leading and working around horses and when riding out. Also, it helps you differentiate between the two categories listed in the Rider Manual so that when you write the level one test, you don't confuse the two areas and lose marks unnecessarily. I've also included a few stories of examples that have happened in my time with Horses. New things are coming - like a membership and courses which will give you support where you are at any level. Watch for the Foundation Members Launch and get in on the ground floor at the best price ever offered (and offered for a very limited) time. PM me for more information and to be among the first on board. Enjoy your horse and stay safe!

This episode 8 covers a description of the gait, problems encountered by a rider when learning the gait, the correct aids for clarity and an effective practice plan for riders to improve their ride in cante/lope.

Now the communication between horse and rider developes as the rider plans and executes the ride with separation, clarity and knowledge. This process will improve the horse's responses and the rider will demonstrate tasks with increasing precision.

This is a description of the four purposes of the riders leg aids, when and how to apply them and addresses some common problems riders experience. The practice plan is the figure 8 which includes a combination of aids for the rider to improve on when giving communication to their horse.

This episode covers of the application of the Open and Direct reins, some misuses and misconceptions. Included is a simple practice plan for developing correct use and achieving appropriate responses for better riding progress.

Describes the recommended mounting procedure step by step. The how to and why to do it this way. The dismount and variations as well as rider position and rider exercises to help you develop your athleticism.

In this episode I clarify some terms commonly used in the horse industry. Also there are comparisons between the English & Western rider programs at their foundation. The technique segment covers grooming: procedures, tools with their uses and restrictions. Finally the challenge presented is to explore how well you can read your horse and adapt tools and techniques to build relationship, trust and confidence.

This episode covers details on bridling, unbridling, training technique, fitting a halter & tying rules and a Q&A.

In this episode I cover step by step saddling and unsaddling practices. Also what to consider in fitting a saddle to your horse and for yourself. Types of saddles and the particular sport appointments that you should discuss with a seller so that you get the most appropriate and best fitting saddle.

This episode introduces listeners to Equestrian Canada's licensing and certification mandate from the perspective of a currently active coach familiar with this organization and its programs. Its purpose is to educate horse owners and lesson consumers and enable them to make knowledge based decisions when entrusting their learning and safety to a professional in the equine coaching industry.