by janesavoie | Feb 28, 2010 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, Rider Position
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “Can you give me some tips to help me sit the trot better?” So here are some quick tips to help you with this all too common challenge. 1. First and foremost, your horse needs to be on the bit. If his back is...
by janesavoie | Feb 23, 2010 | Motivation
I often hear Jane talking to people in sounds that I don’t understand. I may not be clear on the distinctions of her human words, but I can hear and feel the meaning behind them. She has suggested that people eliminate the word “not” from their...
by janesavoie | Feb 23, 2010 | Motivation
Jane doesn’t want me chewing up her shoes. At first I was confused, because I kept hearing her say “chewed shoes” and thought that was what she wanted! I could not understand why she seemed unhappy when I was just doing what matched her mind...
by janesavoie | Feb 21, 2010 | Dressage, Dressage Tips, The Fear Factor
A couple of moths ago I started a Facebook Fan page called Solve Horseback Riding Fears. It has become so much more! You’ll find free video clips, articles, and training tips on the Wall. To get to the page, click on Horseback Riding Fear.
by janesavoie | Feb 16, 2010 | Motivation
A winning attitude isn’t hard to achieve, but it does take some effort. For some reason, many people find it easier to wallow in negativity than to make the effort to turn things around and be positive. Horses aren’t like that. We don’t think about...