We know you don’t always have time to watch the Webinars with Wendy on the SURE FOOT Equine YouTube Channel. Many of you would like to listen to the webinar again so we have created audio-only files of some of the webinars that are not as video dependant so you can listen to the webinars […]
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Murdoch Minute No. 68 Improve Your Leg Aids
Do you tighten your hips when you use your leg aids? Do you pull your heels in and up or grip with your knees? Does your horse resist instead of moving forward? Drawing your heels up to use your leg often blocks the response you are looking for from your horse. Here’s a quick tip […]
No. 116 Zip Up Your Front
Do you fall forward when asking your horse for upward transitions? Do you feel floppy on down transitions? Does your instructor tell you to “sit up straight” but you can’t seem to hold the position? Here’s an image that can help you to overcome these common riding problems. The next time you ride, practice some […]
Murdoch Minute No. 92: Change your Rising Diagonal in the Air
#92 Change your Rising Diagonal in the Air Copyright© 2013. All rights reserved. Do you push off your feet in rising trot? Tend to fall back into the saddle? Ride the “down beat”? Have difficulty getting your horse to lengthen his trot stride? Alternating between changing your diagonals sitting and rising can help. When you […]
Horse Back Safari 2017: We Crossed the Mara River!
Horseback safari to Kenya! We are going back Sept. 2020 and taking a small number of folks. Join us for the trip of a lifetime! What makes an unforgettable trip even more memorable? Crossing the Mara River! We’re fortunate enough to have brought over groups for seven different safaris and, at long last, we were finally […]
Murdoch Minute No. 67: Roll Your Fists for Free Shoulders
Do you ride with your palms facing down toward the ground? Do you round your upper back and shoulders? Or do you tend to look down at your horse’s neck? These positions cause your horse to go on the forehand making him heavy and difficult to turn. Also in this position you will not be […]
