When I posted the first photo of this rider on social media – where we were working on neutral vs anterior tilt – it created far more discussion than I ever expected. Left anterior tilt. Right neutral pelvis. Some people preferred the image on the left, saying her alignment looked stronger, that she was “more correct,” and that the forward-tilted pelvis – the so-called “three-point seat” – was better. Others commented on the saddle fit. A few said she was in a chair seat. And

Following on from my last blog about why the seat bones are for sitting , I had lots of comments about pelvic position when sitting...

Over the past few weeks, my posts about pelvic position in the saddle have generated some of the liveliest discussions I’ve seen on my...

"Soft hands." "Elbow to bit." "Quiet hands." These phrases are everywhere in riding instruction. And for riders who know what they mean...

Thumb Position in Horse Riding: Not Quite a 5000-Word Essay, But Close Enough Someone recently commented on a social media post that I...

People always have something to say about stirrup length. Any time I post a video, there’s always a comment about how someone’s stirrups...

In jumping, your timing and position have far more influence on your horse’s effort than many riders realise - yet it's rarely examined...

Why Simulators and Off-Horse Rider Training Matter: Riding Is  a Sport People sometimes get frustrated with riding simulators or...

❤️ I love helping riders learn and understand how what they do with their hands and upper body affects the horse- it's why behind rider...

It's a common belief in the equestrian world: the more you ride, the better you get. While consistency and saddle time are essential,...

🎯 What Your Coach Means and Why You Can’t Feel It...Yet   “Ooooh, That’s What My Instructor Meant!” This is something I hear...

Recently, I shared a post on social media about the design of modern riding boots  after a male commenter suggested that women choose...

There’s a lot of advice on rider biomechanics  floating around online. Most of the time, even if I don’t fully agree with it, I let it go...

Lots of riders struggle to sit to the canter . They’re often told to scoop , circle , or drive  - but to ride it well, we need to...

Have you ever been told to move your body a certain way in the saddle, only to think, “But I don’t ride like that!” ? You're not alone....

The Only Time Failure Comes Before Success is in the Dictionary! It’s a great saying, even if it’s not technically true! But I was...

One of the most common riding struggles is gripping with the legs. Riders are often told to "stop gripping," "relax the legs," or "open...

Many horse riders  struggle with tight hamstrings, hip flexors, and calves , believing that stretching is the solution. Common complaints...

One of the most overlooked factors in saddle fit  is femur length . While most people focus on rider height and weight  when matching a...

Pelvic position is a hot topic for riders, with analogies often used to help them understand their posture . A common one is the "bowl of...

Why Reflection Matters in Riding I had an interesting conversation with a client yesterday—an older, more novice rider who initially came...

Why Rider Posture and Position Matter More Than You Think When it comes to riding, posture and position are about much more than looking...

I’ve had some really interesting conversations online this week after sharing a video of a rider whose leg was braced forward and...

I recently shared a video of a rider’s first-ever canter on the simulator. She’s a beginner rider who has been taking lessons at a local...