Centered riding

Sally Swift’s Centered Riding Basics of Soft Eyes, Breathing, Centering and Balance all play a role in helping to achieve a soft, clear connection with your horse.

Riding is complicated. Thats what we are told however what if i told you it was actually kinda simple for the basic movements.

Claudia Coley answers this reader-submitted question.

Centered Riding founder Sally Swift discusses the importance of being a symmetrical rider and gives several exercises to correct asymmetry.

Once you are comfortable at the walk and trot, you may be ready to learn how to canter a horse. Check out these 7 steps to get you to a perfect canter.

Sally Swift Centered Riding II Book - the woman on the horse at top is my riding instructor Val, who has been my instructor for 36 years! Horse is Skippy, who is unbelievable.

Centered Jumping - based on Centered Riding - this is why we ride the way we do!! Nice article

Want to learn how to master collection? This post will walk you through exactly how to collect a horse and avoid common mistakes!

tips for learning to sit the trot for dressage

Body positioning and biomechanics over a jump.

Find balance in the riding saddle to achieve true harmony with your equine partner

I still struggle at times getting a smooth canter transition. How to ask for the canter can be tough, especially with a new horse.

For some riders, jumping can be a thrill, a challenge, a sport or competition, or simply fun. Here's how to apply centered riding techniques in jumping.

Try this tip from Jane Kelly.

Centered Riding exercises start on the ground, and then are transitioned to horseback.

Do you want to add some work without stirrups to your riding routine? Get it right with H&R...

Try this tip from Laura Tomlinson.