The Resilient Reiner blog

Decision making under pressure is often the difference between an okay run and a money run. You’re loping along and you guide your horse into that right circle. You’re thinking ahead—because you want that circle nice and wide, so you’ve got room. Ten good strides across the arena to set up and execute your lead […]

Raise your hand if your horse kicks out during lead changes. Don’t worry, we listen and we don’t judge. As a matter of fact, I’ll do you one better and share three unexpected reasons your horse might kick during lead changes. “My mare kicks out every time I ask for the change.She knows how to […]

Should you ride patterns at home, or will your horse start anticipating? It’s one of the most common questions I hear from riders this time of year, and my answer might surprise you. One of the most common things I hear from riders this time of year is: “My trainer told me not to ride […]

You want to be a more consistent rider. Consistency is what separates riders who keep improving from riders who stay stuck. The problem is, consistency rarely feels exciting—and that’s exactly why so many riders give up before they see real progress. If you head out to the arena and put in a solid day’s training […]