Working Equitation Simplified https://workingequitationsimplified.com/ Online Programs for all levels of Working Equitation Enthusiasts Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:50:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WES-Icon-32.png Working Equitation Simplified https://workingequitationsimplified.com/ 32 32 On Inverting and Not Tracking Up https://workingequitationsimplified.com/inverting/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/inverting/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:23:11 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=8309 0:00 this is the horse's natural head-carriage.0:05 the horse elevates in the trot transition. This is called being inverted. This drops the back and makes it so the horse can't engage her hind legs under her to carry your weight. To relate to this better, try crawling on all fours with your head looking either up or […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/inverting/feed/ 0 The 1 Goal https://workingequitationsimplified.com/the-1-goal/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/the-1-goal/#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:42:41 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=8175 As a trainer,...and yes you are. If you're interacting with a horse you're training them to do the right thing, or the wrong thing. You may be embarking on your journey of Working Equitation. Or you may be at the Align level, You now understand the basic requirements of the sport and are trying to participate with […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/the-1-goal/feed/ 0 A Question About Bend https://workingequitationsimplified.com/a-question-about-bend/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/a-question-about-bend/#respond Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:04:57 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=8155 A student asked about bend todayMy mare is still pretty distracted and not bending very well. Going around the 3 barrels is quite a challenge. Any suggestions on drills or things I can do every time I ride to help her bend? Although the horse in the picture is not moving, and is in extreme bend, […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/a-question-about-bend/feed/ 0 A Horse Will Lay Or Pull On Any Bit https://workingequitationsimplified.com/horse-will-lay-on-any-bit/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/horse-will-lay-on-any-bit/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:19:47 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=7345 I recently saw a question about a horse that pulls down on the bit. Many comments said "Your horse needs a bigger (stonger) bit."However, a horse will lay on any bit you 'let' them lay on. The following exercise is useful for the horse that pulls on the bit or any headgear you're riding in.It also […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/horse-will-lay-on-any-bit/feed/ 8 Know Your Next Step and Other Gems! https://workingequitationsimplified.com/next-step/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/next-step/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:03:42 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/clone-of-template/ A little while ago I asked people "What's Your Next Step"? One of my students from years ago, before I moved, emailed me a reply. But she also reminded me of a tip I once shared with her, that you may find useful. She said: "We had to cross a bridge, which had been a bit problematic […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/next-step/feed/ 2 Tips for Working Equitation Course Design (and Riding) https://workingequitationsimplified.com/cd-tips/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/cd-tips/#respond Tue, 31 Aug 2021 23:47:40 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/clone-of-template/ I wanted to share with you the Course Design (and Riding) Tips for Working Equitation that I have collected. Many of them come from conversations and maps created in my Course Design Camp, and with other riders and Judges. But this is only part of what I have for you. When you click the button and sign […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/cd-tips/feed/ 0 Chili Peppers And Horses! https://workingequitationsimplified.com/chili-peppers/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/chili-peppers/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:33:51 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=6966 You wouldn't think Chili Peppers and horses belong in the same post. And on a horse blog. But I promise they do.  In 2017 I bought a Chili Pepper plant at the nursery in a 4" pot.We lived on Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada.I planted it outside in a stainless steel container around […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/chili-peppers/feed/ 4 Lateral Flexion: You Can’t Get Bend Without It! https://workingequitationsimplified.com/bend-lateral-flexion/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/bend-lateral-flexion/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:15:14 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=6908 Lateral Flexion: You really can't get bend without it! A member of my 5 day Balance Challenge was having trouble with her horse's bend. She asked me a question regarding the lesson on teaching a horse lateral flexion. Lateral flexion is a Must Have skill for every horse. Not having it is a main cause of the […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/bend-lateral-flexion/feed/ 2 Easily Teach Your Horse To Lengthen And Shorten Strides https://workingequitationsimplified.com/easily-teach-your-horse-to-lengthen-and-shorten-strides/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/easily-teach-your-horse-to-lengthen-and-shorten-strides/#respond Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:41:39 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=6894 With the Olympics recently behind us you may be wondering, how do I easily teach my horse to lengthen and shorten their strides, or at least track up?Here's a quick and useful tip (+1 more important one at the end) for you to start working towards extended and collected gaits now, no matter what level […]

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]]> https://workingequitationsimplified.com/easily-teach-your-horse-to-lengthen-and-shorten-strides/feed/ 0 The Day I Almost Died! Introducing Obstacles https://workingequitationsimplified.com/almost-died-introducing-obstacles/ https://workingequitationsimplified.com/almost-died-introducing-obstacles/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:25:44 +0000 https://workingequitationsimplified.com/?p=6866 This funny story (well now it is) is about Introducing Obstacles safely on the ground.Just one of my many hard learned life lessons because it's important you understand that every tip I have for you comes from years of experience. I was taking some courses at the college when my kids were in grades one and […]

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