Riding Goals For 2020

Progress.

Don’t you realize that you’re moving forward every day?

That’s why it’s so important to look back. To acknowledge how far you’ve come.

Then you’re in a better frame of mind to determine your goals for the future.

Reflections, Riding, UpdateAshley WardFebruary 13, 2020goals, riding, horseback riding, competition, horse show, mindset, opportunities

Aztec Diamond Equestrian Summer Collection- New Release for 2019

Aztec Diamond Equestrian is a brand that is catching the eye of equestrians around the world. Growing their following every day with their flattering designs.

So what did they release for their Summer 2019 collection? Click the link to read more!

Tailored Sportsman Trophy Hunter Breeches Review

I finally did it. I bought my first pair of Tailored Sportsman Trophy Hunter breeches.

What do I think? Did I just start my TS addiction?

Click to find out!

ReviewAshley WardMay 5, 2019breeches, apparel, riding, review, Tailored Sportsman, Trophy Hunter

Leg On!

Leg on, heels down and eyes up. These are three things that are drilled into you as a rider. But how exactly should you have your leg on? That’s what we’re talking about in this post.

Riding, Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardMarch 17, 2019Horseback riding, jumping, riding, skills, improving your ride, leg on

The Struggles of the Counter Canter

If you’re struggling with the counter canter, you’re not alone. In this post I share my own challenges.

Just like many other things with riding, it’s always a lot easier said than done.

Reflections, RidingAshley WardFebruary 3, 2019counter canter, Horseback riding, riding, exercises

Staying Connected

There’s always room for improvement with our riding. There’s always a way for us to make our communication more clear with our horses.

Lately, I’ve been needing to work on my connection with my reins and keeping it consistent.

Click to read more about how I’m trying to work on this.

Informative, Riding, ReflectionsAshley WardJanuary 13, 2019horseback riding, reins, riding, connection, aids

They're Not Machines

Horses are our partners. We work together towards a common goal.

They aren’t our machines that we put to work for our selfish goals.

Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardOctober 23, 2018horsemanship, Horseback riding, relationship, partnership, riding

Don't Be Simple

Do you take advantage of your warm-up at the beginning of your ride? Or do you ride around just enough so that your horse is ready for the real work?

Read this post to see what I’ve learnt about the importance of the warm-up.

Informative, Reflections, RidingAshley WardAugust 17, 2018horses, horseback riding, warm-up, success, strategy, gaits, riding, figures

Mentors

Whether they are your peers or professionals, having people that you admire can inspire you to work harder and strive for better. They can become people that you can learn from to help shape your own success.

Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardApril 4, 2018mentors, horseback riders, visualize, learning, riding, horse, horsemanship

Positives and Negatives

There are good and bad experiences in everything that we do. Riding is no exception to that rule.

How we assess our every ride will in turn affect our future riding experiences.

How do you evaluate your progress every time you dismount at the end of a ride?

Informative, ReflectionsAshley WardMarch 16, 2018fear, experience, success, failure, positive, negative, riding, horses, falls

It's All About the Journey

Goals will help you get to where you want to go. They're what keep you motivated.

So when those hard times come, don't get discouraged. Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

Reflections, Informative, RidingAshley WardFebruary 19, 2018riding, horses, goals

Tips and Tricks for the Lesson Rider

Don't have a horse? Taking one or two lessons every week?

Read this for some of the tips and tricks I learnt to make the whole process a little bit easier.

InformativeAshley WardSeptember 17, 2017Pure Horse Sense, blog, horseback riding, lessons, riding, tips, tricks