On a trail ride the things can go wrong with anyone on any horse no matter how bombproof the horse is or how experienced the rider is. Anticipating bad things and getting scared before they even happen will only make matters worse. More ...

After you learn to stabilize your core you can start exploring other aspects of sitting trot. Some of them I would like to mention because they have opened my eyes to better communication between horse and rider. More ...

The following exercises will help you to understand how to engage your core muscles. Ability to keep core engaged comes from a lot of practice until it becomes a second nature. More ...

One of the most important factors for correct sitting trot is core stability. Without it there will be no sitting trot. Most of the mistakes that riders do in sitting trot can be eliminated with strong and supple core. More ...

There is no one right way to start horses. You always can pick up new ideas and tips from an experienced horseperson even if the style of riding is different. Western riders are known for their success in starting young horses. More ...