Your Riding Success

GUYS!!! THESE THINGS JUST DON'T MAKE SENSE hehe

I hear so many stories about riders that give up... and I don't blame them! Riding is hard. Horses are hard and the industry is hard. BUT!!! There is a big community of riders out there that have fun, are supportive, are kind and accepting... you just need to find your space. A space where you feel safe to grow and learn.

If you want somewhere to go to feel accepted... COMMENT "RIDERS LOUNGE" and i'll get a special offer to you asap xx

... and here I was thinking they were just big puppy dogs 🤣

If riding fear has been showing up for you, you’re not alone.

It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It doesn’t mean you’re not a “real” rider. It means your mind and body are trying to protect you.

Fear can appear after a fall, a bad experience, time off, a change in horse, or even from the pressure to ride like you used to.

And as frustrating as it feels, confidence can be rebuilt.

Step by step.
With the right tools.
The right mindset.
And the right support around you.

That’s why we’re running a free workshop to help riders start overcoming riding fear and rebuild confidence in the saddle with practical, supportive guidance.

If you’re ready to feel calmer, safer, and more confident with your horse, comment “FEARLESS” or DM us and we’ll send you the workshop link.

Most people said I would fail... 'You can't take a Friesian to Grand Prix"... I did. "You'll never successfully bread Friesians"... I did. "Your stallion will never do flying changes"... "He did"

My whole life was filled with peoples doubt... even my own father (more on this soon).

Don't give up. Comment below if you need a pep up!!!! I'll pump you up to accomplish anything!!

🥲 does this make anyone else emotional?!?!

Where should you be gripping with your legs?

Ideally, you’re not gripping at all.

When riders feel nervous or unbalanced, it’s common to clamp with the knees or thighs. It feels like it should make you safer, but it often does the opposite.

Too much grip can block your seat, create tension through your body, tip you forward, and make your horse feel restricted underneath you.

Instead, think of your leg as draping long and softly around your horse.

You want even, elastic contact through your inner thigh, calf, and ankle. More like a supportive hug than a squeeze.

Your leg should be available to give clear, intentional aids, then soften again. Not constantly gripping. Not holding on for balance. Not squeezing every stride.

Your seat and core do far more to stabilize you than gripping ever will.

So if you feel insecure in the saddle, come back to the basics:

Breathe.
Lengthen your leg.
Soften your knee.
Let your heel sink naturally.
Allow your body to move with your horse.

Next ride, notice where you hold tension. Is it your knees? Your thighs? Your calves? Awareness is the first step to changing the habit.

And if gripping is something you struggle with, comment or DM us. You’re not alone, and it’s something you can absolutely improve.

Ahhhhh don't we all select horses based on how pretty they are? haha!!

Shiny, Tall and Black with some bling is my fav. What is your fav??