Ridden Work Tutorials
Mounted Jaw Flexions – First Look
Bookmark (3) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me In this video, Rupert gives a first look at how to soften the horse’s mouth from the saddle, using gentle jaw flexions and micro-releases. You’ll see how he works quietly with the reins and, when needed, with a light touch at...
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Ridden Count Down Exercise
Bookmark (3) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Counting down to collection – literally. In this simple but powerful exercise, we ride countdowns at walk and trot with a deliberate halt in between. You start by riding to a halt at the count of 10, then again at 8,...
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Cone exercise for rhythm, suppleness and connection
Bookmark (1) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Finding Connection Without Trying So Hard Sometimes, the best way to find rhythm, suppleness, and connection with your horse is by not trying to work on them directly. In this video, I share a simple yet surprisingly effective exercise that helps...
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Q&A: Finding the Right Technique for a Sitting Trot
Bookmark (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me A great question recently came in from our WhatsApp community about the sitting trot and how much weight should be in the stirrups. Many riders find it easier to sit the trot without stirrups or even bareback, which raises the question—should...
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Part 2: Canter – Developing a Lighter Seat in the Canter: Weight in the Stirrups
Bookmark (1) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Watch this first: Part 1 Trot and introduction: https://longridehome.com/ct7 Continuing from our previous tutorial on finding lightness in the trot, this video focuses on how to apply the same principles to the canter. Riding with a lighter seat is essential for...
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Part 1: Trot – Finding Lightness in Your Seat: Weight in the Stirrups
Bookmark (1) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Watch this first: One of the most common questions riders ask is how to sit lighter in the saddle while maintaining balance and effectiveness. Whether you’re working on sitting the trot, riding a smoother canter, or improving your rising trot, understanding...
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