The term “ride forward” can mean different things to different people.  In this episode, Lyn gives us a definition of riding forward as well as how to accomplish it with our horses. (Thank you to the band Miller and Sasser for their composition “East Texas Pines” which we used for the musical background for this podcast.)

In this episode Lyn Ringrose-Moe talks about the importance of making a correct halt/stop.  She also walks us through how to make the perfect stop and how it’s all in the preparation.   (Thanks to Derek Clegg and his composition of “Selfish” which provided our musical background.)

Are you like most riders who can easily feel guilty about not spending more time with their horse? In this episode Lyn talks about this issue, and just like most things in life, it’s quality time that wins out. . (Thanks go to the artists Thorn and Shout for the composition of “Trouble” which we used as our musical background.)

What is positive tension? Why is it important in riding?  In this episode Lyn discusses “positive tension” and how it contributes to soft feel. (Thanks to Miller and Sasser for “East Texas Pines” which provided our musical background.)

Lyn suggests factors to consider before allowing others to ride your horse.  She also talks about important elements when leasing your horse including the importance of communication.  (Thanks to the artist Krestovsky for “Litterbug” which we used as our background music.)

Relying on her years of training horses and teaching students, Lyn describes essential characteristics which separate a great rider from a good rider.  (Thank you to the band Miller and Sasser for their composition “East Texas Pines” which we used for the musical background for this podcast.)

We all have experienced challenges with our horses that seem to defy conventional approaches.  In this episode, Lyn describes how thinking “outside the box” just might be the best approach to intractable problems.  (Thanks go to the artists Thorn and Shout for the composition of “Trouble” which we used as our musical background.)

Lyn is a founding partner in Cowboy Dressage World and in this episode Lyn talks about the basic philosophy behind this popular equestrian discipline, including soft feel and being kind to your horse. (Thanks to the artist Krestovsky for “Litterbug” which we used as our background music.)

Lyn discusses the purpose of nosebands in dressage, the concept of “moving toward comfort,” the effect of jaw flexion on the body of your horse or mule, and other listener questions.  (Thanks to Derek Clegg and his composition of “Selfish” which provided our musical background.)

Working with horses requires us to be mindful of our emotional state on any particular day. In this episode, Lyn gives us some helpful tips on how to deal with our anger when working with our horses.  (Thanks to Miller and Sasser for “East Texas Pines” which provided our musical background.)