TRT Podcast #8: The horse I would pick if I could choose any horse
I was asked this question during a FAQ in the latest episode of the TRT Podcast. When answering this question, of course, my thoughts went to all the horses that have inspired me. And there are quite a few of them!
Applauding when the horse is still in the ring?
I was at the Dutch Stallion Show watching the ‘VSN Cup’, a dressage test for stallions, where they had added quite a remarkable element to the judging of the test.
At the end of each test, the audience got the opportunity to rate the test by the loudness of their applause. The organisation recorded the decibels of each applause and the rider who had gotten the loudest applause, would get another price.
TRT Podcast #7: The one thing I would change in the equestrian world
“What’s the #1 thing you’d want to change in the horse world?” That’s the question I received in my latest Q&A podcast. How would you answer that question? Sure, there are a lot of things that I would like to change. But, to be honest, I also believe there are also a lot of good things happening around us already.
TRT Podcast #6: Will Rogers – Liberty in the Swiss Alps + Working hard + Our Mentors
TRT Podcast Episode 6 Will Rogers – Liberty in the Swiss Alps + Working hard + Our Mentors My guest, Will Rogers, does incredible things with horses. He’s an inspiration to me and someone I have a great amount of respect for. Because our journeys have been so intertwined and we’ve learned so […]
TRT Podcast #5: Riding with spurs ok or not?
People notice that I never use spurs anymore. Therefore, one of the frequently asked questions I often receive is: ”What’s your opinion on spurs?” In this episode, I will tell you all about it.
How to control your own level of tension
How to control your own level of tension when your horse spooks If you have a horse that’s a little bit nervous or that’s prone to spooking, your anticipation to that spook is creating tension in your body. It’s a natural reaction, but it will definitely create tension and anticipation in your horse’s body as […]
When your horse pushes into you and lacks balance [video]
When your horse pushes into you and lacks balance The first thing I do when I get a horse in for training is to take notice of the dynamic between the horse and the owner. What’s important here is to not just look at the horse alone. And to not only focus on solving the […]
Finding the solution when pressure is building up
Finding the solution when pressure is building up It can be quite challenging at times! Last year, I was at a practice show where I was helping someone at the warmin-up. That’s when I noticed a pony flying from one end of the arena to the other. I could feel the fear in the pony […]
Goal setting for the new year – what’s really important to you?
Setting Goals for the New Year What is really important to YOU? We are often led to believe we should be doing a certain thing with our horses. In a certain way, at a certain level, in a certain amount of time. These beliefs have been congregated over time from past experiences, memories and knowledge […]
TRT Podcast #4: Is groundwork accepted?
In this episode, I talk about my take on groundwork, and whether I feel groundwork is more accepted than before.
I will also tell you about the difference between training horses in Europe and Australia. I’ll share an experience where I’ve been told off for doing groundwork patterns in the warm-up ring, even though I wasn’t doing anything wrong.
Have fun watching!