Budget Equestrian Weekly Podcast Episode 14 Welcome back to another podcast episode! Yes, you have found me, Lisa, The Budget Equestrian and my podcast where each week I will share with you different ideas for you to make the most of the time you have with your horse. And in just a few days the confident rider challenge will be a memory. This has not been easy, but I am … [Read more...]
Tacking Up For Trail Work
Confident Rider Challenge Day 20 I cannot believe we are at day 20! The time is flying by in this challenge. How are you doing? Are you feeling more confident? I hope so! I know I am. I think a lot of my confidence level increasing now is because of Frisby. He is such a good boy. He can be stubborn and pushy at times. But overall this horse is just so incredible. One … [Read more...]
Taking Your Horse Out On The Trail
Day 15 Confident Rider Challenge Taking 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 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 are going to introduce ground poles to incorporate into our groundwork. The … [Read more...]
Re-Evaluating Your Confidence Level
Day 13 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Well, 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. … [Read more...]
Make A Day Of Quality Time With Your Horse
Day 10 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Every 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 … [Read more...]
Getting Your Horse To Stand Still For Mounting
Day 9 Of The Confident Rider Challenge Having 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 … [Read more...]
Tacking Up Your Horse For Groundwork
Day 8 Of The Confident Rider Challenge The 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 … [Read more...]
