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We’ve established that a rider’s body position will have a direct impact on a horse’s movement, and that riding correctly can even boost your confidence. But how does one achieve this correct body position? Today we’ll discuss how to position your upper body to allow your horse to move naturally and ride in rhythm with him. Read this article here: https://horseandrider.com/western-horse-training-t...

As we bring this series about rider body position to a close, let’s head to the lower half of the body to break down why the position of your ankles, toes, and feet can impact your horse’s movement. Any horseman knows the importance of leg pressure, and how you can communicate to your horse through a slight squeeze of the calves, move of the foot, or shift of your weight. To pull this concept toge...

Have you ever looked out at your precious horse taking a snooze, and wondered if he’s sleeping soundly? With very different sleep patterns than humans, horses have special requirements in terms of length and REM sleep patterns. Needing far less continuous sleep than humans, a horse will sleep on and off throughout the day for an average of 3-5 hours. Read the article here: https://horseandrider.co...

Have you ever had a horse that just didn’t seem quite right? Perhaps he tripped and fell, refused to move forward, or even showed vague intermittent lameness that could never be diagnosed? Read the article here: https://horseandrider.com/how-to/horse-neck-pain-lameness/