Well it has been a whirlwind tour these past 6 weeks! First to Holland for 2 terrific riding workshops organized by Wendy van Duuran at Van Stahl and Stal Mirielle, then on to Breda for a day-long Feldenkrais workshop for humans organized by Angele van Tilberg. We had lovely weather and great people so the […]
Archives for April 2017
Murdoch Minute No. 109: Release Your Tongue Tension
Do you know what your tongue is doing while you ride? Is it relaxed or tense? Do you move it around or brace it against the roof of your mouth or cheek? Does your horse play with the bit, pull his tongue back or stick it out to the side? Your horse may be mirroring […]
Murdoch Minute No. 108: Heavy Elbows/Floating Hands
Do you tense your shoulders drawing them upward? Do you force your hands down onto the horse’s withers to keep your hands “low” and “quiet”? Does your horse go above the bit? Do you try to pull his head down? Riding with heavy elbows and floating hands will allow your horse to lower his head […]
Wendy at Equine Affaire!
Wendy will be presenting at Equine Affaire Ohio April 6-9! Come see her in booth 305 in the Celeste Building, and check out her demo times below. Friday 10:00, Rods Arena SureFoot for Horses: Improving Your Horse’s Balance, Confidence, Disposition & Performance 1:30, Cooper Arena Improving Your Position & Riding in Minutes: Simple Exercises for English […]