Blog | Reward-based Art of Riding

Jun 114 min read

How to train for a traditional instructor as an R+ Rider

I love learning and believe that educating myself is crucial to being a good teacher for both my horses and my students. Back in the days...

Mar 294 min read

Nose Targets in horse training

Love teaching with nose targets and here’s some points I am always returning to in training and teaching. Painting shows work from front...

Feb 105 min read

Connection in horse training: how can we adapt to our horse's needs?

Relationship When we talk about connection in the horse world we can mean several things. Connection is a huge label. Connection can be a...

Nov 29, 20237 min read

The School Halt

The "full" school halt is at the near end of all the work we can do in halt. The goal is not the school halt itself but what it can bring to

Nov 6, 20233 min read

Teaching your horse lunging with mats

When we work with positive reinforcement we often have to think a little bit out of the box in how to set up the exercises we want....

Aug 7, 20230 min read

R+ Dressage Ground Work: Positions

Jul 14, 20231 min read

Hoof targets for reward based training. What can we actually do with them?

HOOF TARGET: To touch or walk towards objects with hooves/legs. Stationary or in movement. Standing on a mat is often the first...

Apr 14, 20232 min read

Transitions as exit points

Transitions are all about balance. We can make transitions within the gaits or between them. We can make transitions between exercises....

Apr 10, 20233 min read

Can Bruce Lee teach us about horse training?

So at the start of the year I choose a word for 2023, along with some friends. With the idea to help guide you and encourage some...