Let’s Talk Horses

Just a dip in the water as we jump back into recording, a little ramble about why school movements are important for helping us improve our own riding whilst supporting our horses journey too. www.megparkinson.com

In this episode I talk about what to do if your saddle slips, answering a question from one of you I cover what we need to think about first and a few things that aren't spoken about when it comes to saddle fit and rider straightness To delve into more rider biomechanics and join me for live online classes head to ⁠https://www.megparkinson.com/thealignedrideracademy⁠ To hit up my instagram and watch all there free content over there head to ⁠https://www.instagram.com/megparkinson_equestrian_coach/

In this episode I talk about some essential areas of getting the most from your riding lessons. Give you tips on how to save yourself money and stress in the long run and get you thinking a little bit more of what may be happening when you try to correct things. To delve into more rider biomechanics and join me for live online classes head to https://www.megparkinson.com/thealignedrideracademy To hit up my instagram and watch all there free content over there head to https://www.instagram.com/megparkinson_equestrian_coach/

This is the audio from a webinar I recorded last week, so many of you came along to the live and since then a lot of you have watched or listened back to the recording that I thought to kick the year off I'd share it here too. Here's the two main links to the things discussed that you may need visual for Goal Pyramid: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9a/15/de/9a15de25a6e6e5bc5e5226a3c5a43320.jpg&tbnid=qeq04nJbw2etNM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/goal-setting-pyramid--301670875034452104/&docid=SmsyiITgay-WLM&w=735&h=547&source=sh/x/im/m1/1 The Four Tendencies Quiz: the-four-tendencies-quiz My website https://www.megparkinson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megparkinson_equestrian_coach/

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Have me coach you in your ear with this mini series, within my academy you have access to over 70 audio lessons so I thought I'd treat you to this mini series about riding a good bend.

A questions from an academy ember has prompted this episode, where I talk about how different horses respond to rider positional changes and what we need to keep in mind when working on ourselves.

In this episode I talk about your movement story, why riding isn't always easy and what it means when it feels hard.

In this episode I talk about how our nervous system plays a huge role in our movement and ultimately our riding, what we need to consider when trying to help ourselves and I hopefully get you thinking about when you may be working against your nervous system compared to when you're working with your system.

“Abracadabra horse disappear” ever heard your coach say that? It's all to do with how you would land if your horse was magically erased from underneath you. This short episode is just a reminder of the basics that rider biomechanics is all about, balance, and how we need to be balanced as a rider to aid our horse.

This episode is the begining of me coming back to regular pods, but I thought I best explain what's been going on.

In this episode I talk you through the details of how we want to apply our leg aids, what muscles we want to use and how this affects our horses and ourselves

In this episode I respond to a fabulous question I got asked in my members group about “how does your horse understand what you mean when you half half”, I thought this was such a great question for so many ways so have put together a podcast for you on the subject of our horse language. If you're interested in my membership head to www.megparkinson.com to have a mooch around and see what it's all about. Megs x

In this episode I get honest about all the expensive tack you can buy and weather it really does what it claims on the box!!

In this episode I just have a little batter and catch you up on a little bit of life as I prepare the next season of podcasts, the audio isn't great as it was recorded in the car, but hopefully you can gain some inspiration from this all the same. Reach out @megparkinson_equestrian_coach on Instagram xx

This episode I delve into the biomechanics of a rising trot, from the basics through to the more detailed look at what our bodies need to do to create a correct and helpful rise trot for our horses

Who knew there was so much to say about the riders thighs!! On a serious note, the way the thigh is positioned in the saddle has HUGE effects on the rider and so this is a really important subject to cover.

In this episode I have a tiny rant about why it's soooo important to not only focus on our horses but also ourselves when it comes to being better. After a few TBH if you're listening to this podcast you're probably already there but it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves of the improtance of what we do. If you feel this episode resonates or you want more people to hear the message please screen shot and share on your social media, the more we can get this message out there the better for all the horses xx

This is a slightly different episode but something I've wanted to talk about as it's relevant to all of us who want to do the work I talk about on this podcast and in my social media, the culture we surround ourselves with. If you love this let me know and please please share with friends xx

Do you struggle to keep your stirrups or feel like you want to follow your horses movement more? Here's some ideas as to what may be happening and how you can improve.

In this episode I talk you through why body awareness is vital for us as riders and why we don't all have good body awareness, how we can do a simple thing to get it back and ultimately supercharge our riding.

This episode dives into how we critique ourselves as riders, and gives you real time tools to use to help you turn it into growth and and positive motivation. Remember to screen shot and share with me by tagging me into your posts @megparkinson_equestrian_coach. If you've found this episode helpful please share with your friends, thank you. Megs xxx

In this episode I explain what I mean by anchoring, how it can help you improve and replicate good rides over and over, how it can help your horse to understand and how if you're a coach you need to understand this practical tool to help empower your riders.

A short and sweet episode into the fundamentals of why we need to look up! If you've ever been told to “

You may have heard of this before, but I felt this was needed to be spoken about when it comes to our horses and our own behaviour. So here's my take on it and hopefully it helps you to see some areas where we can improve our understanding with our horses. Check out www.MegParkinson.com for

In this episode I respond to / explain in more detail all about the glutes and how they affect our riding….good and bad . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

After an unplanned mini break away from the podcast, I'm back with a brief catch up and an audio lesson to say sorry for my disappearance . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

I'm so excited to share this secret of riding with you . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

This episode is slightly different to the recent biomechanical episodes, it's an insight into me and my current riding focus. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

This episode is an answer to some of your questions about the canter position and how to maintain that. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I attempt to delve into the subject of why we collapse as a rider . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

This is a follow on from E36 which is all about our biomechanics and the way we hold ourselves, this can be listened too whilst riding and is suitable for any pace but was recorded in the walk. . This is also linked with E6 - Are you sitting comfortably, so if you haven't listened to that audio lesson you may want to head back there first. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I delve into explaining how our nervous system has a greater function over our body than just making us stressed. And how this could be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to correcting positional issues. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

Here's a little debrief on this weekends area dressage festival. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I take a deep dive into the elusive word “feel”. I explain how it is achievable but what we need to think about to achieve it. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I talk about all the things that can affect your ride and how you can finally let go of the thoughts that you're just rubbish

A question asked of me so much with so many factors so let's dive in . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

Warning *LISTEN ON A HEADPHONE IF RIDING* as there's horse noises! This episode is an audio lesson helping you find a purposeful warmup. . The sound quality isn't amazing as it was recorded in the early days of these audio lessons, but if you can get over that, it's a super helpful little session, if you get lost of things to do or want more purpose to your riding this is a great one for you. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

For this episode I answer a question that's coming at me a lot on social media from you guys and explain how we need to activate our body when we ride. . This weeks Online riding club sessions have been all about this too, so remember if you like what I'm saying and find it helpful join me in the club for more daily help. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megparkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I delve into the biomechanics that play into our ability have soft steady hands as a rider. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

This one's an audio lesson, you can listen as you ride, top tip from others is have it in a headphone as then your horse doesn't think there's another one around. . This session is great if you compete at dressage, but it is beneficial to all who school their horses, recorded for my online riding club a few weeks ago, if you like it and want more then take a look below at the links. . Enjoy . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

Following on from E26, I delve into the details of how the hip muscles play a huge part in creating that independant seat. . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I answer one of the listeners questions about what is an independant seat and how do we go about getting one as a rider, this is obviously a vast subject so here's the beginning…. . Remember if you want a question answered send me a DM or email me megpatkinsonhorsemanship@gmail.com . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I answer one of your questions about horses and why they nap. This is what I see when I work with horses that nap and how I work to turning them around. . If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. . If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

Rider Biomechanics Special - This episode is all about your feet as a rider and human and how they really affect your riding in so many ways. If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

This episode I talk about my most recent dressage competition, relating back to my previous show debrief and how I feel I've improved and what's next to work on. If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

This is a full session riding, where we use half halts to rebalance and improve our basic school movements of 20m circles. If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website

In this episode I shar some tips on how to build a new habit when you feel like there not tons of time and you always manage to give up. If anything is relevant or you want to share your moments hit me up…. If you're interested in The Online Riding Club check out my website