A short catch up episode on why I've been away for so long, navigating a big concussion, understanding how the peri-menopause has effected me and my horse riding and how the ponies are getting on.
Link to the academy: https://www.alignedequitation.com/thealignedrideracademy
Link to the meno calculator:
https://zoe.com/menoscale
Link to concussion protocol:
https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/BEF_concussion_guidance.pdf
Unlocking Your Horse’s Nervous System: The Key to Better Riding and Connection
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the horse’s nervous system and how it influences movement, behavior, and overall well-being. Understanding how your horse processes information, reacts to stimuli, and regulates stress can transform the way you train and ride. We’ll explore how you can work *with* your horse’s nervous system to build trust, improve relaxation, and create a more responsive and confident partner. Tune in to gain insights that will help you connect with your horse on a whole new level!
This is just a short episode to say thank you, a huge milestone passed this weekend and I wanted to jump on and say a massive thank you.
In this episode, we dive into the surprising connection between your nervous system and your riding performance. It’s not just about technique or strength—how your body processes stress, balance, and movement plays a huge role in how you connect with your horse. Learn how tuning into your nervous system can help you ride more confidently, fluidly, and in harmony with your horse. Whether you’re struggling with tension or just looking to enhance your feel, this episode will give you the insights you need to ride your best!
In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the power of breathing as a rider. This is part 2 of our focus on breathing, and we’ll explore how simple adjustments to your breath can make a huge positive impact on your horse. It’s a powerful and thought-provoking episode that will not only get you thinking differently but also give you practical tips to support your horse through better breathing.
Are You Breathing Correctly? Transform Your Riding with Better Breath
Breathing correctly is something I’m incredibly passionate about because it’s one of the most common issues both in everyday life and the horse world. Poor breathing habits can lead to a whole range of problems, from tension to lack of connection with your horse. In this episode, we’re tackling the basics: how to know if you’re breathing correctly and, if not, how to retrain yourself to breathe the right way. Let’s start here and make a real difference in your riding!
I realise I've said this before but I am back, 20925 has so far been a bit brutal, but there is light in my diary and so recordings are coming...
Starting this year with some thoughts on what we need to think about when making plans for our horses.
A short episode with something to think about for the new year
In this episode I address the issue that can be so prevalent in winter, or any season that is an extra challenge with horses, how do we stay motivated?
In this episode I discuss the horses brace, and how this can effect the way your aids are responded to, if you are doing the work yet still feel like you are using more pressure than you'd like, whether it be with the legs, the seat or the reins, have a listen. The answer could be here.
In this episode I discuss a few things we need to consider when riding in spurs, and whether we or our riders should really be choosing to ride in spurs.
I do not advocate riding in spurs, but I know a lot of people do, I used to also and have since learnt and taken time to think about really what is best.
This episode is about explaining what we need to know before making that choice.
A little different but still hugely relevant, in this episode I have a little thought about our responsibility to our horses on how we show up for them. And why they may like us to show up slightly differently.
This is a follow up to last weeks episode about the riders seat, this time addressing the more forward thinking horses and how it is as equally important to think about our own bodies and how our seat functions with these types as it is with the more shut down horses.
In this episode we deep dive into the importance of the riders seat
www.alignedequitation.com
I love proprioception, its a long word to say and spell, but its soooo important to riders, in this episode I dive into why its so important and what we need to do about it.
www.alignedequitation.com
In this episode I give you little update about our new pony, but also get you thinking about how we use rider alignment and pressure, how we need to be in a state of awareness to be able to use less pressure.
In this episode I delve into the detail of what the riders core is all about, why its needed, and what it actually is
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Just a little catch up this time, let you know what's been happening in life here and why I may have been a tad quiet.