Meg Parkinson Equestrian Coach of Aligned Equitation

Let’s Talk Horses: The Ultimate Riding Education Podcast

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Join Meg as she dives into everything from rider biomechanics to horse behaviour, helping you become a more connected and effective rider. Packed with practical tips and expert insights, each episode will transform your understanding and improve your riding skills. Whether you’re fine-tuning your own movement or decoding your horse’s cues, this podcast is your go-to guide for smarter, more thoughtful riding. Tune in and elevate your riding game!www.alignedequitation.com

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Meg Parkinson Equestrian Coach of Aligned Equitation

Episodes

E54 - Let’s talk about a little goal of mine - freestyle dressage 20.04.2023 28:28

In this episode I just have a little batter and catch you up on a little bit of life as I prepare the next season of podcasts, the audio isn’t great as it was recorded in the car, but hopefully you can gain some inspiration from this all the same. Reach out @megparkinson_equestrian_coach on Instagram xx

E53 - Let’s Talk About the Rising Trot 24.03.2023 52:56

This episode I delve into the biomechanics of a rising trot, from the basics through to the more detailed look at what our bodies need to do to create a correct and helpful rise trot for our horses

E52 - Let’s talk about thigh positioning in the rider 17.03.2023 1:01:41

Who knew there was so much to say about the riders thighs!! On a serious note, the way the thigh is positioned in the saddle has HUGE effects on the rider and so this is a really important subject to cover.

E51 - let’s talk about why we need to focus on ourselves as well as our horses 10.03.2023 25:32

In this episode I have a tiny rant about why it’s soooo important to not only focus on our horses but also ourselves when it comes to being better. After a few TBH if you’re listening to this podcast you’re probably already there but it doesn’t hurt to remind ourselves of the improtance of what we do. If you feel this episode resonates or you want more people to hear the message please screen shot...

E50 - Let’s Talk about Culture in yards 04.03.2023 42:23

This is a slightly different episode but something I’ve wanted to talk about as it’s relevant to all of us who want to do the work I talk about on this podcast and in my social media, the culture we surround ourselves with. If you love this let me know and please please share with friends xx

E49 - Let’s talk about the canter seat 02.02.2023 56:42

Do you struggle to keep your stirrups or feel like you want to follow your horses movement more? Here’s some ideas as to what may be happening and how you can improve.

E48 - Let’s Talk About Body Awareness as a Horse Rider and why it’s so important 26.01.2023 47:03

In this episode I talk you through why body awareness is vital for us as riders and why we don’t all have good body awareness, how we can do a simple thing to get it back and ultimately supercharge our riding.

E47 - Let’s talk about how we criticise ourselves as riders and how we can turn it into a positive 19.01.2023 49:36

This episode dives into how we critique ourselves as riders, and gives you real time tools to use to help you turn it into growth and and positive motivation. Remember to screen shot and share with me by tagging me into your posts @megparkinson_equestrian_coach. If you’ve found this episode helpful please share with your friends, thank you. Megs xxx

E46 - Let’s Talk About Anchoring as a horse rider 10.01.2023 28:14

In this episode I explain what I mean by anchoring, how it can help you improve and replicate good rides over and over, how it can help your horse to understand and how if you’re a coach you need to understand this practical tool to help empower your riders.

EP45 - Let’s talk looking down when you ride! 29.11.2022 21:39

A short and sweet episode into the fundamentals of why we need to look up! If you’ve ever been told to “𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧!”, this episode is for you. Remember to screen shot and share with me by tagging me on Insta @megparkinson_equestrian_coach so I can see whose listening. Enjoy xx

E44 - Let’s Talk about Trigger Stacking in our horses 17.11.2022 35:49

You may have heard of this before, but I felt this was needed to be spoken about when it comes to our horses and our own behaviour. So here’s my take on it and hopefully it helps you to see some areas where we can improve our understanding with our horses. Check out www. MegParkinson.com for 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 and @𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧_𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧_𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 on insta for more content, my stories are wher...

E43 - Lets talk about your Glutes!! 02.11.2022 50:15

In this episode I respond to / explain in more detail all about the glutes and how they affect our riding….good and bad . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.megparkin...

E42 - AUDIO LESSON - A Focussed Hack 19.10.2022 1:04:19

After an unplanned mini break away from the podcast, I’m back with a brief catch up and an audio lesson to say sorry for my disappearance . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . htt...

E41 - Let’s talk about the riders ribcage 27.09.2022 20:34

I’m so excited to share this secret of riding with you . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.megparkinson.com/theonlineridingclub . As always let me know what you thin...

E40 - Let’s Talk About Taking some time to work on Fundamental Basics 21.09.2022 31:27

This episode is slightly different to the recent biomechanical episodes, it’s an insight into me and my current riding focus. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.meg...

E39 - Let’s talk collapsing in the canter & the canter position 15.09.2022 30:57

This episode is an answer to some of your questions about the canter position and how to maintain that. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.megparkinson.com/theonlin...

E38 - Let’s talk about collapsing as a rider 07.09.2022 45:33

In this episode I attempt to delve into the subject of why we collapse as a rider . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.megparkinson.com/theonlineridingclub . As alway...

E37 - AUDIO LESSON - Are you sitting comfortably - the next level 01.09.2022 34:44

This is a follow on from E36 which is all about our biomechanics and the way we hold ourselves, this can be listened too whilst riding and is suitable for any pace but was recorded in the walk. . This is also linked with E6 - Are you sitting comfortably, so if you haven’t listened to that audio lesson you may want to head back there first. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me...

E36 - Let’s talk about what may be behind a positional problem that you just can’t “fix” 30.08.2022 45:15

In this episode I delve into explaining how our nervous system has a greater function over our body than just making us stressed. And how this could be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to correcting positional issues. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moment...

E35 - Let’s talk about the Area Petplan Festival 24.08.2022 18:29

Here’s a little debrief on this weekends area dressage festival. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.megparkinson.com/theonlineridingclub . As always let me know wha...

E34 - Let’s Talk about “Feel” as a rider 16.08.2022 45:00

In this episode I take a deep dive into the elusive word “feel”. I explain how it is achievable but what we need to think about to achieve it. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼...

E33 - You’re not a rubbish rider 11.08.2022 30:51

In this episode I talk about all the things that can affect your ride and how you can finally let go of the thoughts that you’re just rubbish 😘 . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇...

E32 - Let’s Talk How to get your horse infront of the leg 09.08.2022 54:25

A question asked of me so much with so many factors so let’s dive in . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 . https://www.megparkinson.com/theonlineridingclub . As always let me know...

E31 - AUDIO LESSON - A Purposeful warm up 04.08.2022 34:35

Warning *LISTEN ON A HEADPHONE IF RIDING* as there’s horse noises! This episode is an audio lesson helping you find a purposeful warmup. . The sound quality isn’t amazing as it was recorded in the early days of these audio lessons, but if you can get over that, it’s a super helpful little session, if you get lost of things to do or want more purpose to your riding this is a great one for you. . En...

E30 Lets talk about activating as a rider and how we do so 02.08.2022 25:36

For this episode I answer a question that’s coming at me a lot on social media from you guys and explain how we need to activate our body when we ride. . This weeks Online riding club sessions have been all about this too, so remember if you like what I’m saying and find it helpful join me in the club for more daily help. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me...