5 basic things to remember while working with horses
5 basic things to remember while working with your horse 👇🐴 When working with your horse, it’s important to keep a few fundamental principles in mind. In this video, I’ll walk you through the five basic things you should always remember while handling and training your horse. These tips will help you understand your horse […]
The pilot check before every ride
The pilot check before every ride A lot of the time we go into our routine: we saddle up, bring the horse in and we get on. We don’t check in with our horse. Usually, this is the moment where horses tend to check out and where little problems become big. So how do […]
Finding the perfect pony
Finding the perfect pony It’s all about connection, not just experience Coming back from the Dublin Horse Show has been an eye-opening experience, especially when it comes to ponies and their relationship with children. A lot of parents are eager to get a pony for their child but aren’t sure where to start. The main […]
Do we continue with only pushing the negative images and messages?
Do we continue only pushing the negativity? Last week I shared my take on the Olympic Games and I expressed that we shouldn’t forget to look at the positive things that happened at the Olympics. It led to quite some comments, both positive ánd negative. I agree with a lot of things that are being […]
Problems when riding? This is why
Problems when riding? This is why 👇 I often hear the following: ”The groundwork is going really well, but when I get on, that’s when we’re having problems”. We can then often think ”Okay, then maybe the groundwork isn’t good.” Changing the ‘language’ in the saddle But what it can sometimes simply be, is that […]
My take on the Olympic Games
My take on the Olympic Games We’ve just witnessed an incredible week of dressage sport at the Olympics. Some of you may have seen the live stream, some of you may have even been there. But I was incredibly excited, one, about the level of competition. It was an extremely high level. Many riders having […]
Where does your horse’s tension come from?
Becoming aware of blockages in the body Where does your horse’s tension come from? Jane came to me with headshaking problems. We often tend to think that therefore the tension must lie in the neck and poll area, however, this isn’t the only source. Watch the video below to find out more! 👇
Are you the Mommy, the Dictator, or the Mentor?
Are you being the best mentor for your horse? When it comes to our horses, we can have many different relationships. But in broad lines, we can narrow them down to three types: 1. The Mommy;2. The Dictator;and 3. The Mentor. However, only one of those will actually give our horses the room to grow […]
TRT Podcast #19: A chat with super horseman Morten Thomsen
TRT Podcast Episode 19 The man who shaped my horse career: Morten Thomsen In this episode of TRT the Podcast we’re sitting down with Danish horseman Morten Thomsen. He’s been my mentor for many, many years now, starting from all the way back to when I moved to Europe as a 21-year-old. Today we’re talking […]
TRT Podcast #18: Sitting down with vaulting champion Kai Vorberg
TRT Podcast Episode 18 Sitting down with vaulting champion Kai Vorberg In this podcast I am joined by the very successful vaulter, Kai Vorberg. We’re talking about his career, his past, his core memories, and much more. And of course, talking about his Olympic horse Picasso can’t be left out. Listen to the entire podcast […]