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The Secret to Training Horses
We think of dressage training as training special skills, to understand the horse's body language and to develop feel.But without this extra piece that Christoph explains in the short video on YouTube then nothing will work! Listen to Christoph Hess explaining...

Sharpen Your Focus – Three Crucial Elements For Equestrian Riders and Instructors
As a rider, what is your focus? Do you wander around the arena wishing that you are already a Grand Prix rider? Or do you really plan and focus on your time in the saddle and work towards your goal of being a Grand Prix rider? Grand Prix Riders, already know there are...

Social Licensing and Horse Friendly Solutions
https://youtu.be/xMknlO1p5bY Social Licensing and Horse-Friendly Solutions Dr. Roly Owers from the ‘World Horse Organisation’ and Jonna McLean from ‘Train to Win’ (and also a frequent guest on Horse Chats) have both had very similar points of view on the...

Black Beauty – The Hunt
Black Beauty- The Hunt 02 The Hunt Before I was two years old a circumstance happened which I have never forgotten. It was early in the spring; there had been a little frost in the night, and a light mist still hung over the woods and meadows. I and the other...

Black Beauty – My Early Home
Black Beauty - My Early Home 01 My Early Home The first place that I can well remember was a large pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. Some shady trees leaned over it, and rushes and water-lilies grew at the deep end. Over the hedge on one side,...

Riding for Safety and Confidence in Cross-Country Jumping
https://youtu.be/-2-g_q5fnsY Riding for Safety and Confidence in Cross-Country Jumping Hey, it’s Glenys here from Horse Chats. Today, I’m going to talk to you about riding for safety and confidence while cross-country jumping. Sometimes people get a bit worried...

Teach Beginner Horse Riding Lessons
https://youtu.be/hKtueq4S4Ec Teach Beginner Horse Riding Lessons Congratulations on starting your adventure as a horse riding instructor for beginners! As an experienced horse rider, sharing your knowledge and passion with newcomers is a rewarding...

How To Build A Deeper Connection Between You And Your Horse
https://youtu.be/Oz4Lpvpew-g How To Build A Deeper Connection Between You And Your Horse Building a strong bond and connection with your horse is a journey that requires active participation and continuous self-reflection. By asking ourselves pertinent questions...

Six Common Mistakes Made By Beginner Horse Riders And Their Friends
Do you think not letting your beginner friend ride your horse is a bit mean? Listen to this video to find out why you don't let your beginner friend ride your horse. https://youtu.be/TYYypM-IMWE Horse riding can be an exhilarating and rewarding...

Two Stars and a Wish
Two Stars and a Wish Recently I shared the 'Two Stars and a Wish' feedback strategy at an Equestrian Coach Workshop. For anyone (especially coaches) who has listened to one of Brendan Bergin's podcasts on Horse Chats, they will know immediately about...

Coaching Mastermind
Last week I ran a five-day workshop. I love running these workshops throughout the year for new coaches, experienced already qualified coaches and everyone in between. While we work within a curriculum, with plans for each day working around the individual goals of...
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