Confident Rider Challenge Day 17 Welcome back to another day in the confident rider challenge! And even though I wish every day could be a good day, the reality of the situation is that won't happen. When your horse has a bad day, it can make you have a bad day too, if you let it. And even though it isn't easy you need to try and stay positive. The more you work with your … [Read more...]
Am I Cleared To Ride? That Is The Question!
Day 16 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Well, the day has finally come. Today I will be going to the doctor for my final check up after surgery. And I have been waiting for this day for so long. Am I cleared to ride? That is the question!You know how it is when we always tell ourselves we will ride tomorrow, or how we never seem to make the time to spend with our horses? … [Read more...]
Taking Your Horse Out On The Trail
Day 15 Confident Rider ChallengeTaking your horse off your property can be scary. And riding your horse down a trail, well that can be even scarier. Especially if you have never done it before. Enter exhibit A: Ethan. I have officially owned Ethan for 3 years now. And in those 3 years, I have never taken him on the trails that are right at the back of our property. I … [Read more...]
Introducing Ground Poles To Your Groundwork
Day 14 Of The Confident Rider ChallengeWe 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 are going to introduce ground poles to incorporate into our groundwork. The … [Read more...]
