09/01/2026
Yesterday was HOT, no doubt about it. ☀️🐴
So what do you do when the weather is predictably hot? You go back to the basics.
Yesterday’s riders worked on developing a stop from their seat instead of pulling on the reins, bridge work, water box work, steering at the walk, side-passing over poles, and gate work. That’s quite a list, but every one of those skills builds a better horseman.
When the weather is extreme, it gives us an opportunity to slow down and focus on the details—how our legs, seat, and body influence the horse’s movement. My mentor always said, “Everything is built from the halt.” The better we understand the fundamentals, the stronger every other skill becomes.
Riding isn’t just about going fast and pulling on the reins. It’s about communication, balance, timing, and partnership.
If you’re looking for lessons that teach real horsemanship from the ground up, we’d love to help you get started.
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