by janesavoie | Sep 30, 2009 | The Fear Factor
Fear is a very real issue for many horseback riders. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, it would be surprising if you never felt afraid when riding. After all, you’re dealing with an animal that greatly outweighs you. In addition to their size, horses are...
by janesavoie | Sep 28, 2009 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, Product
It seems like one of the biggest dilemmas is how to ride your horse on the bit, and keep him there. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. My new ebook 101 Tips For Riding Your Horse On the Bit demystifies the process of putting your horse on the bit. Finally,...
by janesavoie | Sep 26, 2009 | The Fear Factor
I often hear from horseback riders that they have irrational fears about being out of control or getting hurt when riding. The fear seems irrational because they’ve never actually had an accident or injury. So they wonder where the fear comes from. For what it’s...
by janesavoie | Sep 25, 2009 | The Fear Factor, Visualization
The simplest, quickest, way to find relaxation on your horse is to BREATHE. Here are 4 quick tips to help you with your breathing. Now, I know you’re breathing or you wouldn’t be reading this! But are you breathing in a way that promotes relaxation? 1. Let’s find out....
by janesavoie | Sep 23, 2009 | Dressage Tips, The Fear Factor
Horses shy from tension so there’s lots you can do to ride proactively to help them relax. I call one of my favorite exercises “the Valium Exercise” because it’s so effective at relaxing a tense horse. Let’s say your horse likes to shy at...
