Articles - English Riding en-us http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles N/A http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles Ron@Emanindustries.com 20 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/224/1/Riding-From-the-Backseat/Page1.html Back to front is the simplest explanation used to describe how a horse should be ridden—from the back end, up over the back and down the front. By driving from the rear, he should come down softly into your hand as he works correctly through his back and lifting his belly.This article describes how to ride from the back end forward. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/196/1/How-to-Sit-Square-in-the-Saddle/Page1.html You’ll hear instructors of all disciplines coach their students to “sit square,” but what does that really mean? This article describes the mental reminders you can tell yourself to help you sit correctly while riding. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/207/1/Getting-the-Correct-Lead-with-Balance/Page1.html For many horses, one canter lead is better than the other, or both leads may be difficult to attain with balance. This article describes some simple techniques for getting the correct canter lead. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/183/1/Mounting-Your-Horse-the-Right-Way/Page1.html Mounting a horse correctly takes knowledge and grace. This article describes how to mount a horse correctly and safely. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/148/1/Preparing-for-Your-First-Lesson/Page1.html Not knowing what to expect, many students show up to their first lessons not quite ready for the job at hand. This article describes how the beginner rider should prepare for her first lesson. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/147/1/The-How-and-Why-of-Bridging-the-Reins-/Page1.html Bridging the reins is a commonly used technique in hunter/jumpers, but it is applicable in any riding discipline that requires contact on the horse's mouth. This article explains how and why to bridge your reins pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/149/1/Your-First-Lesson/Page1.html Regardless of their age, new riding students feel more comfortable having an idea of how the first lesson will begin and what might be expected. This article gets students acquainted with the concepts of the first riding lesson. Read “Preparing for Your First Lesson” first to understand the items required for riding. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/101/1/Teaching-the-Beginner-Rider--Benefits-of-Longe-Line-Work/Page1.html At the Spanish Riding School in Austria, riders work on the longe line exclusively for the first six months of their training, with 30-minute, daily rides. Though not as commonly used here in the States, longe line lessons can significantl improve the beginner rider. pencil_pushers_ink@yahoo.com (Kris Equine Staff) Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/86/1/Balance-Seat/Page1.html . Learn this most important building block for good riding. bdduganvt@comcast.net (Dawn Equine Staff) Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.horsechitchat.com/equinearticles/articles/89/1/Learning-to-Canter/Page1.html Some great tips for getting into the canter. bdduganvt@comcast.net (Dawn Equine Staff) Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800