Not only is Lillie Kennan an international show jumper from Team USA, she also studied at Harvard University to receive a degree in the History of Science while competing at the top level. Balancing Riding on a Professional Level With a College Degree – Lillie Keenan from Ridely on Vimeo. bed link Every day, Ridely supports thousands of riders on all levels to get more out of each ride. To find out more, head over to Ridely PRO or simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You can either subscribe to Ridely PRO in the app or on their website. The post Balancing Riding and a c ..read more

In this interview, Christine Armishaw chats with Lisa Martin all about her not one but two horrific accidents – which made her para, plus she shares her thoughts on para prejudices, and why cross-training is better for any dressage horse.   The post Zoom Interview with Lisa Martin appeared first on Equestrian Hub ..read more

In this episode Christine Armishaw chats with Dr Mattea Davidson about purpose breeding for dressage and jumping horses and the differences that Mattea and her husband, Shane, focus on; how old is too late to breed your mare; and the perils of processionary caterpillars and the weird way they can make your mare abort her foal.   The post Dr Mattea Davidson on Horse Breeding appeared first on Equestrian Hub ..read more

Learn about what proprioception is and why it’s important for making your horse safer, more surefooted and more likely to leave rails up in the jump ring. Christine shows you how to starting with just one pole in-hand can make a big difference. The post Improving Proprioception appeared first on Equestrian Hub ..read more

In this training episode, Christine Armishaw discusses positive vs negative reinforcement in training. The post Positive vs Negative Reinforcement appeared first on Equestrian Hub ..read more

In this interview, Christine and Raquel talk about what proprioception is, why it’s important and how you can improve your horse’s proprioception using just a single pole on the ground (and the benefits that can be gained on the XC course or helping to leave more rails up in show jumping, because let’s be real, we only want to know how this type of thing is actually beneficial for us!). We also touch on barefoot versus shod horses and what wearing a shoe feels like for a horse. The post Zoom interview with Raquel Butler appeared first on Equestrian Hub ..read more

In this video, international travelling groom Alan Davies demonstrates how he plaits Charlotte and Carl’s horses’ forelocks. Alan plaits the forelock using a French braid and he demonstrates with two of Charlotte’s horses to show you two different forelocks. Plaiting the Forelock – Alan Davies from Ridely on Vimeo. Every day, Ridely supports thousands of riders on all levels to get more out of each ride. To find out more, head over to Ridely PRO or simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You can either subscribe to Ridely PRO in the app or on their website. The post Plaiti ..read more

Having the right mindset can take you a long way. There is no one better to ask than 8-time Olympian Andrew Hoy who has been at the top of the sport for 40 years now. Hopefully you can take on some of Andrew’s advice and tips for being an equestrian and having a good mindset.   Every day, Ridely supports thousands of riders on all levels to get more out of each ride. To find out more, head over to Ridely PRO or simply download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You can either subscribe to Ridely PRO in the app or on their website. The post Develop a strong mindset – Andrew Hoy a ..read more

In this episode Christine shows you how to introduce your horse to jumping for the first time, using poles as a gateway to low x-rails, how to keep your horse’s confidence up, and small things to keep in mind to help make the new realm of jumping a success! The post Introducing a horse to jumping with Christine Armishaw appeared first on Equestrian Hub ..read more

Who better to ask for tips on spelling dressage horses and bringing them back into work than the very knowledgeable Stephanie Spencer. Stephanie Spencer from the Swan Valley in W.A. is an EA Level I dressage coach and Grand Prix rider. Now 31, she grew up riding all disciplines at Pony Club and hacked at shows on her Welsh pony, later turning to dressage when she trained Tallong Coral, her mother’s Arabian/Warmblood mare, up to Small Tour. After completing a year of Exercise and Health Science at the University of Western Australia, she went to work with Mary Hanna on the east coast. “I was ..read more