Susie WalkerAug 4, 20204 minConfidence from Curiosity“My horse hates dressage” Recently someone told me: “My horse hates the arena, he hates dressage”. It’s not unusual to hear this. Though...
Susie WalkerJun 7, 20206 minIn search of an open gullet ...in poll flexionPoll flexion, rounding, on the bit, in the hand, giving the mouth, releasing the jaw. What do you think about?
Susie WalkerApr 15, 20202 minWHERE CAN YOU LET GO ?“ Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood” (Marie Curie) Lumbar tension in our back is one of the first things that...
Susie WalkerApr 9, 20202 minHOW DO YOU 'FEEL' ?When we think about a horse being reactive to the aids, we think about pressure, and the little details of how we feel, apply, assess and...
Susie WalkerApr 8, 20204 minShoulder-in on a circleShoulder-in is not as difficult as some riders think. With the right preparation, balance, and logical aids, and by starting on a volte...
Susie WalkerDec 23, 20196 minMore inside leg... or neck reins?When a horse is ‘falling in’ on a circle or cutting the corner, the common idea is for: “more inside leg”. But this is often not solving...
Susie WalkerOct 23, 20193 minOpening the pollBEHIND THE VERTICAL Often we see horses being ridden in a posture that is too 'round', 'curled under' or 'over-bent'. It may be due to...
Susie WalkerOct 17, 20192 minRelaxation, balance, impulsion... first priorities.Relaxation and impulsion are an interesting combination when working with horses. If there is too much impulsion and forward energy, the...
Susie WalkerOct 13, 20192 minFinding dignityAllow the horse time... all the time needed. Have a vision, have an idea of what you would like to do, feel or see. Have it clearly in...
Susie WalkerSep 15, 20199 min10 'Handy' habits to find contact.Is your horse unsteady in your hands - resisting contact? When young or green horses have issues with contact, (ie coming above or...
Susie WalkerMay 16, 20191 minThe Elbows have itThe angle of the elbows Is something to attend Keeping soft and grounded Floating in their bend. Elbows offer hands to horse ...
Susie WalkerFeb 2, 20192 minTo do or not to do dressage?It is a strange idea I think. Sometimes when people write or say that they don't do, or their horse doesn't do dressage or like dressage,...
Susie WalkerDec 29, 20172 minTo plan or not to planDo you have a plan when you want to work with your horse? Do you decide what to do before you start? Or do you work it out as you go...
Susie WalkerSep 7, 20173 minDownward Transitions... and the rebalance aidTransitions are fundamental in all disciplines and a good transition is a balanced transition.. To improve transitions, we need to...