5 Steps To Being A Confident Rider

5 Steps To Being A Confident Rider

5 Steps To Being A Confident RiderLyla Cansfield
Published on: 18/07/2025

When you think about it, it’s amazing that horses allow us to do the things we do, it’s miraculous really, but it is risky so if you are someone who struggles with your nerves well you’re probably pretty sensible!!

Rider Confidence
My Horse Won’t Go Forward – Understanding and Solving Napping

My Horse Won’t Go Forward – Understanding and Solving Napping

My Horse Won’t Go Forward – Understanding and Solving NappingLyla Cansfield
Published on: 16/06/2025

Struggling with a horse that won’t go forward? Napping isn’t stubbornness—it’s communication. Learn why it happens, how to stay calm, and simple steps to build confidence and get your horse moving again—without the drama.

Problem Solving
5 Reasons Horses Misbehave

5 Reasons Horses Misbehave

5 Reasons Horses MisbehaveLyla Cansfield
Published on: 01/05/2025

You get off, you look like you’ve done ten rounds with Tyson and you’re sweatier than your horse! And by the way this is supposed to be your hobby!!! A naughty horse can be anything from frustrating to down right dangerous so why do horses misbehave? And, more importantly what can we do about it?

Horse Training TheoryProblem Solving
Horses & Frustration - A lesson from my horse

Horses & Frustration - A lesson from my horse

Horses & Frustration - A lesson from my horseLyla Cansfield
Published on: 17/03/2025

I don’t know about you but I think my horses have caused me to go through every emotion there is 😃🤪😤😭🤯🤬😱😂 One minute "I love my horse, she’s the best!" 💕 the next minute "My horse is driving me mad" 😈

Rider Confidence
How to calm a tense horse

How to calm a tense horse

How to calm a tense horseLyla Cansfield
Published on: 10/03/2025

Riding or even leading a tense horse can feel like being with a ticking bomb, if anything happens you’ll be headed across the arena fast! 💣💥

Horse Training TheoryProblem SolvingSpooky Horses
Getting back on after a break

Getting back on after a break

Published on: 03/03/2025

As we turn our attention towards spring, many of us will start to think about starting to ride again While it’s still cold and a lot of horses haven’t done a lot they are likely to be fresh! What should you check before getting on your horse? ...

Spooky Horses