4 Deceptively Simple Ways to Become the Best Rider You Can Be
Horseback riding takes practice, and no one said it’s easy. But these four deceptively simple strategies will speed your progress and enable you to become the best rider you can be.
Improve Your Horsemanship
You’ll *Love* These Go-To Riding Exercises
Focused riding exercises and drills are a great way to improve your horsemanship skills and increase your horse’s responsiveness to cues.
*Use* Your Horse’s Smarts With Reward-Based Training
Reward-based training—or positive reinforcement--can activate your horse’s intelligence in a way that makes him want to learn.
Fear Short-Circuits Your Horse’s Learning
Fear short-circuits a horse’s ability to learn. Choose training techniques that arouse your horse’s curiosity and willingness, not his fear.
How to Calm a Hot Horse
A hot, nervous horse just gets more excited if you try to rein him in; instead, use slow, quiet, thoughtful horsemanship to calm him down.
6 Proven Ride-Better Practice Tips
Work on your equitation every time you’re on your horse by using these proven ride-better tips and strategies.
