Shows
For the Love of HorsesYoga and dressage riding align in so many ways: a conversation with Yoga Therapist Margot StokreefDaphne and Nicky converse with Yoga Therapist Margot Stokreef about how a regular yoga practice can improve your riding technique. Www.MargotStokreefyoga.com Access an equestrian focused practice at https://www.margotstokreefyoga.com/video-library2021-07-0532 minFor the Love of HorsesTurn on the forehand and leg yield: key ingredients for a successful rideDaphne describes how turn on the forehand and leg yield help horse and rider improve their performance and partnership.2021-06-1218 minFor the Love of HorsesBuilding the partnership when training your horseHorse psychology is key in building trust and a good partnership between you and your horse. Nicky and Daphne discuss how a horse learns and why this is important in training.2021-06-0226 minFor the Love of HorsesThe Scale of Training: how to bake a dressage horseDaphne explains the scale or pyramid of training and how the 4 levels of test riding look for demonstration of increasing mastery of the various steps.2021-05-1936 minFor the Love of HorsesPreparing to show: the “Mise En Place” instructionsShow season is coming (we hope) and it helps to be prepared ahead of time. Daphne outlines all the ingredients necessary to make sure you and your horse are ready for your first show, relaxed and looking sharp.2021-05-1936 minFor the Love of HorsesHalf Halts: The Secret SauceDaphne and Nicky discuss the importance of using effective half halts to maintaining balance and connection with your horse. The neck strap is a fundamental tool to keeping your hands out of the equation and relying on your leg, seat and weight aids. Take a look at this article by professional event rider, William Fox Pitt who always rides with one. https://www.an-eventful-life.com.au/eventing-news/training-tips/neck-straps-are-not-just-beginners-says-william-fox-pitt2021-04-2030 minFor the Love of HorsesMaking every corner countRiding correct corners is essential to improve your horse’s balance, bend and self carriage. Daphne and Nicky review the weight, seat and leg aids to riding a corner well and strategies to build and improve the inside to outside connection not only in turns, but also in all bending exercises.2021-04-1334 minFor the Love of HorsesWeight aids: the glue that holds it all togetherDaphne and Nicky discuss weight aids and how using them in combination with seat and leg aids brings sophistication and harmony to our riding.2021-04-0629 minFor the Love of HorsesSeat positions and leg aids explained part 2This episode needs to be listened to in combination with part 1. Daphne explains the 4 leg positions and how this influences the horse’s movement.2021-03-2028 minFor the Love of HorsesSeat positions and leg aids explained Part 1In this first of two podcasts, Daphne explains the three points of the seat and the seat positions that influence the horse’s movement.2021-03-1427 minFor the Love of HorsesDemystifying the seat and weight aidsThis episode is an introduction to the rider’s seat and weight aids and how fundamental they are in communicating with the horse.2021-03-0424 minFor the Love of HorsesTraining horses is so much more than ridingDaphne and Nicky review factors that affect the mental and physical well being of the horse and rider before tacking up.2021-02-2726 minFor the Love of HorsesDeveloping Range in Your Horse’s GaitsDaphne Haagmans explains the range of the horse’s stride in walk trot and canter, and describes how to improve the adjustability of your horse’s stride.2021-02-1626 minFor the Love of HorsesThe importance of balanceIn this first podcast episode, Daphne and Nicky stumble through their first recording and discuss how to improve rider balance in order to help the horse with his balance.2021-02-1219 minFor the Love of HorsesWelcome to our podcast series.2021-02-1200 min