Peripheral Vision
So I was reminded today of just how much we end up 'approximating' movements when we have even the tiniest bit of obstruction to our...
The Anatomical Relationship of the Head and Neck
The relative state of the head & neck is of primary importance in all vertebrates, including horses and humans - it effects the...
Achievable Goals
'Comparison is the thief of joy' - not sure who said that but I made a mental note of it. I do try to set myself achievable goals and...
Relax Your Grip
A lot of the everyday things we do involve gripping with our hands. This, combined with haste, the busy pace of life and simply being...
Daniel Pevsner
Classical dressage purist Daniel Pevsner was a fellow of the British Horse Society and a former pupil of the Spanish Riding School of...
Back Brace
I was just looking at an advert for a back brace on FB which forces the rider into good posture and I can understand the appeal. So many...
My Position
So it's fair to say that I'm no expert on horses, though I reeeally enjoy learning about them and sharing the 'horsey world' with my...
SEMI-FLEXED A position of mechanical advantage...Did you realise that the way you use your legs in
A position of mechanical advantage... Did you realise that the way you use your legs in most kinds of sport is mechanically advantageous?...
Walter Carrington - A Rider With Excellent 'Use'
Walter Carrington took over the teaching training college from FM Alexander after his death in 1955 and continued pretty much until his...
HEAD FIRST
Did you know that your head weighs about a stone, or 6k? That it balances on top of your spine on 2 little areas no bigger than your...