Trivia Challenge: Confidence Maker or Breaker?
Some things build your horseback-riding confidence; others make you feel less confident in the saddle. Take our Trivia Challenge to test your knowledge of which is which.
Confident Rider
Ride With Impulsion and Confidence
Learn to ride with impulsion and confidence as you encourage your horse to drive from behind at the lope.
Confident Rider: Let Him Lope!
This ‘passenger exercise’ trains your horse to maintain a relaxed lope as you learn how to trust him and ‘let go’ and be a confident rider.
Get Your Horse Moving
This exercise challenges and promotes your in-saddle balance so you can begin to develop a truly independent seat.
Change It Up for Confidence
This creative exercise is easy, fun, and guaranteed to get you focused on your riding—instead of your nerves.
Lope 'Out Loud'
If you get breathless and jittery at the lope, try this to substitute enjoyment for anxiety.
‘Now’ Exercise Makes Safety a Habit
Practice the one-rein stop this way to maximize its effectiveness—and your safety.
