Day 14 Of The Confident Rider Challenge We have been working on a lot of groundwork so far in our challenge. And we have been establishing a routine for ourselves and our horses with the daily work we have been doing. And today we are going to be adding something new to our training! Today we […]
Re-Evaluating Your Confidence Level
Day 13 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeWell, we are just at about 2 weeks into this challenge. Which means this is a great time to go back to the beginning, and revisit our original goals. How you are feeling with your confidence, and the work you have been doing so far will determine how you will proceed. … Continue Reading...
Leather vs. Synthetic Saddles
Day 12 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Even though we are talking about leather vs. synthetic saddles today, there will still be a challenge for the day! I had planned on talking about getting your horse to stand still. However, I have already covered that a lot. So I wanted to share my experiences of leather vs. synthetic saddles. I thought this would be something good to … Continue Reading...
Walking Trotting And Cantering To Get Ready For Riding
Day 11 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Well, we are now 11 days into this challenge. And it's another day of work on the lunge line. Walking, trotting, and cantering to get ready for riding is my focus today. For me, I only have 5 days left to work with Ethan on the ground before (hopefully) I am allowed to ride again. My doctor’s appointment is on Thursday next week, at 1:00 … Continue Reading...
Make A Day Of Quality Time With Your Horse
Day 10 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeEvery once in a while during training we should be giving our horses a day off. Let me rephrase that, a day off from training. But just because we are giving our horses a day off from physical training in the arena, that doesn’t mean we won’t be doing something with our horses!You can still do training, without your horse … Continue Reading...
Getting Your Horse To Stand Still For Mounting
Day 9 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeHaving your horse stand still for mounting is amazing. If you have never had to experience your horse dancing around and side stepping, consider yourself lucky. A common problem that I have seen people deal with time and time again is a horse that walks of while you are trying to get in the saddle.Have you ever payed attention … Continue Reading...
Tacking Up Your Horse For Groundwork
Day 8 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeThe day has finally come where we are going to tack up our horses! Finally, right?!? Well, even though we are tacking up our horses, I am not planning on riding today, because I can’t. But I can use this time to plan for when I am able to ride and that is what today is all about.If the temptation is just too great, and you can’t … Continue Reading...
The Importance Of Groundwork
Day 7 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeToday is the completion of the first week of the confident rider challenge. And I know we have been doing a lot of prep work, as well as groundwork. But the importance of groundwork cannot be over emphasized in my opinion. Groundwork is the foundational work that will carry over to when we are riding our horses.Did you know that … Continue Reading...
How To Lunge Your Horse
Day 6 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeI want to start today’s challenge with a disclaimer. I have been working with horses for the past 30 some years. And the things that I do with my horses and share with you, works for me. I am not a professional horse trainer, nor do I claim to be. I have done a lot of research, had professional lessons, and made a lot of my own … Continue Reading...
