Finding the Perfect Horse For the Nervous Rider How To Blog Finding the Perfect Horse For the Nervous Rider By Amanda Wilson | Monday, 13 August 2018 There are a number of factors that should be taken into account when finding the right horse for the nervous rider! This is my checklist when I am looking for clients and myself. It includes questions to ask the seller and... KEEP READING >
The Mental Aspect Of Riding Bonus Articles The Mental Aspect Of Riding By Amanda Wilson | Thursday, 28 June 2018 Back when I started showjumping, I had very little knowledge of how to be a successful sportsman. I thought riding was a physical sport that demanded hard work, talent, strength and some degree of feel but not a lot else. My... KEEP READING >
Handling The Pressure Of Competition Bonus Articles Handling The Pressure Of Competition By Amanda Wilson | Sunday, 3 June 2018 Alright, so straight off the bat, it’s important to know that even riders competing at top level still have to face nerves and pressure from themselves and those around them. But there is a healthy pressure and an... KEEP READING >
Overcoming Fear For The Nervous Rider PART TWO How To Blog Overcoming Fear For The Nervous Rider PART TWO By Amanda Wilson | Friday, 1 June 2018 This is the sequel video to my training sessions with Taylah, who is riding my four-year-old Holstein gelding, Bellick. Notice how I use the same approach as in the first session where I put pressure on then release that... KEEP READING >
How To Overcome Fear When Riding And Working with Horses How To Blog How To Overcome Fear When Riding And Working with Horses By Amanda Wilson | Tuesday, 15 May 2018 I have been studying human and animal behaviour for the last few years and I find it a fascinating topic. So much so that I am even writing a book on it. Why do humans and animals behave the way they do? What triggers human... KEEP READING >
The Horse's Blind Spot Bonus Articles The Horse's Blind Spot By Amanda Wilson | Tuesday, 8 May 2018 All horses have blind spots in which they are unable to accurately detect anything in that area without turning their head behind them, in a similar way to how we have blind spots when driving a car. The main photo indicates... KEEP READING >