KirstinKelly, Author at Kirstin Kelly Equestrian

0 How to ride Travers.

Travers or quarters in, learn how to start training your horse to do with ease.

One exercise for both the horse and rider to improve equally. The “Tune up double” builds confidence and sharpens the horses’ front end.

The Half-halt is the best way to slow your horse down, using the core and thighs keep the horse uphill and soft in the rein.

Dropping behind the bit and getting heavy in the contact is not only uncomfortable, its will also loose you precious marks in dressage.

Here are 3 ways to work the horse correctly, encouraging him to lower his hind-end and become collected.

Listen to the latest research on feeding, preventing ulcers, choosing supplements and more…

Being able to see a good distance to a jump makes a calm,confident rider.Learn how to improve your eye with these simple exercises.

Having a strong, balanced jump position is essential for your horses’ and your own confidence.

Here is the safe,easy answer to teach the horse to rock back instead of the old fashioned approach of throwing the heights up quickly.

It’s the little things that make a great rider, make sure you are using all the aids not just the commonly talked about ones.