How to Ride a Circle with Your Horse

Daily Strides Podcast for Equestrians - A podcast by Lorna Leeson

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Circles; for something that we spend so much time 'doing' with our horses, many riders are more than a little confused when it comes to how to ride a circle.  And while the basic 'riding a circle' is fairly simple and most all riders can manage, the issue of riding a well-balanced, good quality, well-maintained, circle is what leaves many riders feeling more than a little stumped. How to ride a circle may seem like one of the easier things to do while on a horse. However, riding a well-shaped circle while maintaining or improving the quality of the work you're doing; is a whole other ball game! For many riders falling in, or falling out are common occurrences.  Losing rhythm or relaxation.  Maintaining bend and flexion also can be a challenge.  And this is all assuming that you are actually riding a real circle at all.  As opposed to a funny, non-descript shape with random straight lines, corners, and pointy bits! So, the shape of the circle is a given.  A ring with equal diameter, regardless of where measured, all the way around. And yet, as simple as this seems, riding one well can be a whole other story!  For many riders keeping their horse on the track, they planned in their head seems close to impossible. Read More... Free Resource for Equestrians One Exercise Mulitple Ways to Ride It Let's Work Together:- Planning Workshop Series Connection; The Online Membership for Equestrians Lunging for Riding Groundwork For Riding Join Our Online Communities for Equestrians Connect in the Mindset & Fitness for Equestrians Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SFS30DayRiderFitnessChallenge Connect in the Virtual Stable Lounge Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1499737810323191