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

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Sports

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www.alignedequitation.com

Latest episode

Mar 19, 2026

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Episodes

E29 - Lets talk about our hands as a rider 26.07.2022

In this episode I delve into the biomechanics that play into our ability have soft steady hands as a rider. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@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/theo...

E28 - AUDIO LESSON - Having fun with centre lines 21.07.2022

This one’s an audio lesson, you can listen as you ride, top tip from others is have it in a headphone as then your horse doesn’t think there’s another one around. . This session is great if you compete at dressage, but it is beneficial to all who school their horses, recorded for my online riding club a few weeks ago, if you like it and want more then take a look below at the links. . Enjoy . Reme...

E27 - Let’s talk more about an Independant seat 20.07.2022

Following on from E26, I delve into the details of how the hip muscles play a huge part in creating that independant seat. . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@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.c...

E26 - Let’s talk about an independant seat 19.07.2022

In this episode I answer one of the listeners questions about what is an independant seat and how do we go about getting one as a rider, this is obviously a vast subject so here’s the beginning…. . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you’re interested in The...

E25 - Let’s talk about horses and napping 12.07.2022

In this episode I answer one of your questions about horses and why they nap. This is what I see when I work with horses that nap and how I work to turning them around. . 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 t...

E24 - Let’s Talk About a riders Feet 07.07.2022

Rider Biomechanics Special - This episode is all about your feet as a rider and human and how they really affect your riding in so many ways. 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 think, hit me up on any of the below...

E23 - Let’s Talk about my most recent dressage competition 05.07.2022

This episode I talk about my most recent dressage competition, relating back to my previous show debrief and how I feel I’ve improved and what’s next to work on. 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 think, hit me up...

E22 - AUDIO LESSON - HALF HALTS 30.06.2022

This is a full session riding, where we use half halts to rebalance and improve our basic school movements of 20m circles. 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 think, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram:...

E21 - Lets Talk Building a Habit 27.06.2022

In this episode I shar some tips on how to build a new habit when you feel like there not tons of time and you always manage to give up. 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 think, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼...

E20 - AUDIO LESSON - How aids really work - Part 2 15.06.2022

Here’s the follow up lesson from E18 how aids really work Part 1, make sure you listen to them both, they can be listened too either on or off your horse but just be aware there are horse noises in the background so maybe listen via a headphone if you’re riding. 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...

E19 - Let’s talk competing at the Suffolk Show 13.06.2022

Here’s another show debrief, a couple of weeks after the show (as I’ve been on my holidays) but still relevant and a chance to mull things over. 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 think, hit me up on any of the be...

E18 - AUDIO LESSON - How aids really work 07.06.2022

This episode was originally recorded for my Online Riding Club but it felt too imprtant not to share, this is part 1 of How your aids really work. There is some horse noise in the background for this so if you are listening whilst riding then maybe pop a headphone in one ear so your horse doesn’t get confused. If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 https://www.megp...

E17 - Let’s Talk lefties and righties 👋 02.06.2022

In this episode I talk to you about how we have a dominant side and a less dominate side and what that actually really means for our riding and our horses 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 think, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkins...

E16 - Let’s talk about change 31.05.2022

In this episode I talk about how we can support ourselves and our riders (if we’re coaches) through any sort of change that we are making to our riding. 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 think, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson...

E15 - Let’s talk about my dressage debrief 25.05.2022

Hey guys this is another show debrief, this time about my adventure riding our first ever Medium tests! In this episode I work through some of the things I have learnt from the weekends excursions, what I need to focus on next and ask you for some help too. If you’re interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website👇🏼 https://www.megparkinson.com/theonlineridingclub If you’re Suffolk, Es...

E14 - EXCITING NEWS 23.05.2022

Hey guys this is a micro episode with some very exciting news. Check out my website for full details www.megparkinson.com As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

E13 - Audio Lesson - Breathing & Upper body 20.05.2022

This is an audio lesson where we focus on your upper body position and breathing As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

E12 - Let’s talk about The Royal Windsor 18.05.2022

Hey guys, this is my debrief of the royal Windsor horse show for you As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

E11 - AUDIO LESSON - Part 2 Balance whilst bending - trot work 13.05.2022

In this second part audio lesson we work on maintaining our position and balance whilst riding on a 20m circle and a 20m diamond in trot, if you haven’t listened to E10 you’ll need to do that first as this is a follow along. You will need to set your arena up before you ride, here’s the link to the diagram https://www.megparkinson.com/diagram As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any...

E10 - AUDIO LESSON - Staying balanced as a rider on a bend 12.05.2022

In this audio lesson we work on maintaining our position and balance whilst riding on a 20m circle and a 20m diamond. You will need to set your arena up before you ride, here’s the link to the diagram https://www.megparkinson.com/diagram As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https...

EP 9 - Let’s Talk about being tired & riding 11.05.2022

In this episode I talk about how we need to be more aware of ourselves when we are tired, focussed on external things and how this affects our horses when we are riding. As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

E8 - AUDIO LESSON - Transitions 05.05.2022

This audio lesson focusses on our transitions As always let me know how you get on, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

E7 - Let’s Talk “Your horse is testing you” 04.05.2022

In this mini episode I talk about how the saying “your horse is testing you” can become mis-used/misunderstood and try to bring our thoughts about it towards what it really means. As always let me know what you think, hit me up on any of the below 👇🏼 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

E6 - AUDIO LESSON - Are you sitting comfortably 28.04.2022

Guys I’m so excited about this, this is the first audio lesson I’m releasing to you. A chance for me to help you whilst you ride…in real time!! For this first lesson it is of course all about rider position, I guide you through your position at a walk. This lesson is ideal for when you’re out for a hack, or just doing a gentle stretch ride with your horse. As always let me know how this goes, hit...

E5 - Let’s Talk about the Rider 25.04.2022

Here I speak about why I’m so passionate about focussing on the biomechanics of the horse rider and why I believe we need to talk about, be more aware of this. My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com /megparkinson_equestrian_coach My Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/megaytonandrewsparkinson

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