Today is the second issue of In The Stirrups Magazine (NOVEMBER 2014) in which I discuss the pros and…


One Sided Riding
Ambidextrous? This article is the direct result of a question relating to one sided riding issues. When asked…

Rider Asymmetry – Muscle Memory
How much consideration have you given to your own rider asymmetry? Consider this … you are having a…

How to Achieve a Slow Canter
Slow canter? Really? Swap the words slow canter for unhurried canter and we understand each other. One thing…

Good Balanced Position
Having issues establishing and keeping a good balanced position? I had a comment from my good friend Johanne Picken which…

Imbalance – Gosh, that many?
We hear a lot of talk about achieving balance for both horse and rider. Clearly, perception of imbalance…

Release your PSOAS MUSCLES and discover your dressage seat
There are one set of muscles which have direct connections to your abdomen, pelvis and the ability to…

HELLO, MY NAME IS PATRICIA AND I’M A RECOVERING SLUMPER!
Have you experienced any difficulties with your turns and circles? I have because years of bending over a computer…
Great Seat, Terrific Legs & Soft Hands …
You may have a great seat, terrific legs and soft hands but does the one who really matters…

Why I want to FEEL the force of my Horse’s HIND LEGS in my ASS
Got your attention? Good! I’m in a Kick-Ass mood today. People you are not going to develop your…