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Murdoch Minute No. 74: Just Begin to Stand
Do you wonder if your leg is in the right position? Can you see your feet in front of your knees? Do you jam your heels down? Are you out of sync in the rising trot? Here’s a quick tip to help you self-check your leg position and get your balance right. Next time you […]
SURE FOOT EQUINE STABILITY PROGRAM NOMINATED FOR INNOVATION AWARD
Winner will be announced March 20 at EQUITANA in Essen, Germany WASHINGTON, Va., Feb. 6, 2017 – Wendy Murdoch’s SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program has been nominated for EQUITANA’s Innovation Award for the second time. The award is of the most prestigious product awards in the European equestrian sports marketplace. The award is given to […]
Murdoch Minute No. 100: Level Your Chin
Do you tuck your chin when you ride? Feel tension in your throat and neck? Have difficulty breathing when you ride? Try to pull your chin back to your collar to sit up straight? Forcing your head position will adversely affect your rein contact and overall position. Yes, it is important to balance your head […]
Murdoch Minute No. 98: Seat to Hand Connection
Do you pull back on your reins or do you let your arms go too far forward? Have you heard the term “ride back to front” but find yourself riding “front to back”? Do you have difficulty feeling that your seat is connected to your hands? This lesson will help you find the connection between […]
Murdoch Minute No. 72: Soften Your Jaw
Does your horse have a tense jaw? Is it hard to get him to go forward? Is he unwilling to stretch forward and down? Does he chomp on the bit, pull his tongue back or otherwise fuss with his mouth? The answer may not be where you think! Horses often mirror the rider’s behavior and […]
