Category Archives: 5 Minute Clinic

Sitting the Trot Is a Privilege 

Much has been written recently on the importance of riding without stirrups, and of sitting the trot. In order to achieve a perfectly balanced seat from which to use the...

Now You See It…Now You Don’t

Sometimes finding the distance to a jump or seeing your spot on course is just downright frustrating. The ability flickers in and out like lights in a thunderstorm, occasionally leaving...

Riding a Square for Better Turns

British dressage instructor Sally Amsterdamer specializes in flat training show jumpers. Judging by her client roster she’s rather good at her job. Irish team members Andrew Bournes and Richie Moloney,...