Horse Training & Riding Skills Hub
Improve your flatwork, master jumping technique, and build trust with effective groundwork exercises. Guides for riders of all disciplines.
Effective riding is a continuous journey built on clear communication and trust. Our guides focus on positive, progressive training methods that improve the partnership between horse and rider, focusing on core dressage, jumping, and behavioral concepts.
Content Note: These guides often link to tack (bridles, bits, reins) and rider gear (whips, training aids) reviewed in our other hubs.
Core Training Disciplines & Techniques
🐴 Flatwork & Dressage Fundamentals
Master the transition, bend, and balance. Essential exercises for creating a truly responsive horse, regardless of your discipline.
View Flatwork Guides and Dressage Fundamentals🚧 Jumping & Gridwork Exercises
Techniques for improving scope, rhythm, and stride adjustment. Includes essential grid layouts for beginners and advanced riders.
View Jumping Guides and Gridwork Exercises🤝 Groundwork, Lunging & Behavior
Build trust, respect, and communication from the ground. Essential lunging theory and handling techniques for spooky or aggressive horses.
View Groundwork Guides and Behavior Techniques🧘 Rider Fitness & Biomechanics
Guides and exercises designed to stabilize your core, improve symmetry, and ensure your aids are clear and consistent. Ride smarter, not harder.
View Position Guides and Biomechanics ExercisesFeatured Training Articles
The Perfect 20-Minute Warm-Up Routine
A step-by-step guide to preparing your horse physically and mentally for any ride, minimizing injury risk.
Read Article on the 20-Minute Warm-Up RoutineHow to Cure Spooking: Desensitization Techniques
Effective, safe methods for desensitizing your horse to new objects and noises using consistent positive reinforcement.
Read Article on Desensitization Techniques for SpookingLunging with Purpose: Preventing Lame Work
Ensure your lunging sessions benefit the horse's back and muscle development, rather than causing strain. Correct equipment is key.
Read Article on Lunging with PurposeFinal Expert Recommendation: The Training Pyramid
All training begins with **Rhythm** and **Relaxation** (the base of the pyramid). Never rush to Collection or Impulsion without securing a steady, relaxed tempo first. The quality of the foundation dictates the quality of the top.
Find essential training aids and tack reviews in our Tack & Gear Hub.