The terms "on the bit" and "soft feel" are often used in riding, but their true meaning can be confusing. Many riders struggle to understand the nuances of these concepts, leading to frustration and potentially hindering their horse's progress. This article aims to clarify these terms and explore...

When seeking refinement and precision in our horsemanship, we desire a horse that is light and responsive to the leg aids.  It takes seemingly no effort to guide them, control their energy, or position their body.  However, we often see riders kicking and pushing their horses with their...

A topic that comes up frequently at clinics and during lessons is the rider’s aids.  How to ask for this movement or where to put the hands for this maneuver… it seems many riders get very stuck on how much to use which aid, where and when.  Without getting into specifics...

From what I see in barns and arenas all around the world, the reinback seems to be the most underutilized and improperly ridden gaits/movements that the horse has to offer. When developed “properly,” (meaning, with understanding from the horse and biomechanically true) both on the...