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🎙️ Episode 6: 6 Simple Steps to Instantly Improve Focus, Connection & Ride Results

Welcome to the Happy Rider, Healthy Horse Podcast!

In this episode, Sarah shares her personal routine and the core principles that can help you feel more connected, confident, and intentional every time you ride.

Whether your horse feels tense, unmotivated, or you just want to create a stronger partnership — this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

  • How to use Trigger Point Therapy (based on the Masterson Method) pre-ride
  • How to connect with your horse before mounting
  • A quick scan and rider posture reset once you're in the saddle
  • How to feel your horse's body and create a balanced frame
  • The importance of a patient and positive mindset
  • How to define success and celebrate small wins
  • Grab your notebook and get ready to transform your ride with these 6 simple, proven steps!

     

    🐴 What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

    1. Trigger Point Therapy Pre-Ride

    • Learn the basics of the Masterson Method
    • Release tension points with your fingertips
    • Help your horse start the ride relaxed and comfortable
    • 2. Ground Connection Before Mounting

      • Build mental focus with your horse before you’re in the saddle
      • Practice body-language-based communication
      • 3. Rider + Horse Body Awareness in the Saddle

        • Posture check for the rider
        • Visualization and sensing each step of your horse
        • Creating a consistent, comfortable frame
        • 4. Choosing Patience

          • 3 key mindset questions to keep your ride productive and kind
          • 5. Defining Success

            • Learn how to recognize the right response from your horse
            • Praise and reward effectively
            • 6. Celebrating the Ride

              • End every ride on a positive note
              • Build your horse’s motivation and confidence
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                🔗 Resources & Links:

                • 💻 Watch the Topline Trigger Point Therapy video here
                • 🐎 Illustration of the jaw joint release point
                • 📩 Interested in 1:1 online coaching with Sarah?
                • Email me at [email protected] or DM me on Facebook Messenger
                • 👥 Join the Happy Rider, Healthy Horse Facebook Group to share your ride wins and connect with like-minded riders 
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                  📌 Don’t Forget:

                  If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star written review — it means the world to me and helps other riders find this podcast!

                  And most importantly, go out and practice one or two of the steps from today. Keep it simple, stay focused, and celebrate every small success with your horse.

                   

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                  Happy rider,  Healthy horse⎮dressage rider, dressage exercises, horse trigger point therapy, horse acupressureBy Sarah Martine - Veterinarian, dressage rider coach