Continuing on a three episode progression, Mikal and Noel discuss timing as a follow up from contact. Understanding what a crucial role timing plays in the communication with horses is a key element to creating clarity.

Mikal and Noel attempt another three episode progression starting with contact. Certainly high on the list of most important topics, their discussion starts from the basic idea of the physical contact and work from there.

Mikal shares one of the insights he’s acquired over the years. A few things are great, most are okay, and a few things are undesirable. Mikal and Noel talk about how this idea helps them with horses.

Some of the most common things with horses often receive the least discussion. Mikal and Noel discuss the importance and responsibilities of using a spur.

Being one of the more important concepts, Mikal and Noel explore the idea of self carriage. It’s one of those topics which deserves frequent contemplation.

Progressing from riding back to front, Mikal and Noel take those ideas forward into bracing. Continuing to advance ones understanding of how braces are created and how to help a horse work through them is important for the wellbeing of our horses.

A concept not uncommon but what does it mean and how do we implement it? Mikal and Noel see if they can discover a little bit more about riding back to front.

Not every day is going to be what we’d hoped. We’re told that. We know that. Knowing doesn’t always make it any less desirable. Mikal and Noel discuss what we’re calling “learning days” with our horses.

Mikal and Noel discussion the superior awareness of horses and how we need to acknowledge that as a part of our process. Horses store and remember things differently than humans. For us to better help them, we need to better understand them.

Horse showing is seen as a test of your preparation with your horse. A culmination of what we have been working on and something to be proud of. So often, our nerves get the best of us. Mikal and Noel discuss show jitters and how they work to cope.