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 […]
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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 […]
FREE Lightness Summit Access for 7 Days!
Click HERE for Your FREE 7 Day Access to the Lightness Summit Have you heard about the Lightness Summit? When I was asked to be an Expert on the Lightness Summit Panel of Experts, I wasn’t sure what I was in for. But I could not pass up this opportunity to share my thoughts on […]
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 […]