In this video you will learn the pieces (sideways + halt on the line of the circle) to develop "sideways on the circle"... This exercise is relevant for any horse,…
MichaelaAugust 23, 2020
Words do not describe how proud I am after last weekend's dressage show at Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center! For this competition I took Soulman (a Right Brain Extrovert horse who…
MichaelaFebruary 2, 2019
Upon request I have created a video to demonstrate the rein sequence I created after years of fixing horses and their confidence issues with the bit. Ideally this sequence would…
MichaelaDecember 20, 2018
We often talk about a “sweet spot”, or a “no spank” or “no pressure” zone in horse training. Today I wanted to talk a little bit more about this idea…
MichaelaAugust 26, 2018
If you have ever taken a lesson with me then you know the emphasis I put on going through a "pre-flight" list at the beginning of each riding session. The…
MichaelaJune 6, 2018
Put your Seven Games to the test by incorporating them into this flowing pattern! The "Sideways Dance" is a great way to build connection, test your horse's yields and most…
MichaelaApril 19, 2018
Below you will find a video that shows one of my go-to patterns. The Falling Leaf Pattern is one I encourage my students to build as a rote skill. This…
MichaelaApril 2, 2018
The close of this week brought Jerome and I home from an international trip and into a state of reflective thankfulness. I am still playing catch up and am a…
MichaelaMarch 11, 2018
This month enjoy a post written by Annemarie Meerkerk! Annemarie is a dedicated student of the Parelli program and is visiting from The Netherlands. She has been here for four…
MichaelaJanuary 25, 2018