The hunt field is the definition of Real World Riding! Solange speaks on her love of the field and how it truly is a place for All Riders…and All Horses! Next we have an interview with a long time Foxhunter who shares her riding story. Spring is here and Solange thinks that this makes it the perfect time for us all to practice our halt transitions!

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode:

1. Host: Solange of Stable Riding
2. Sponsor: Stable Riding
3. Guest: Valerie

Time Stamps:

1. 00:32 - Solange on riding cliques and foxhunting
2. 02:46 - Discovering foxhunting at 17
3. 05:00 - Foxhunting basics and terminology
4. 06:21 - Hunt fields and field master roles
5. 07:41 - Community vibe and introducing Valerie
6. 09:11 - Wild hunt on bad pony Pickles
7. 10:17 - Valerie’s age and starting riding at 36
8. 12:36 - Anxiety around “large fauna” and value of groundwork
9. 16:05 - Why Valerie loves hunting and “church” on horseback
10. 20:00 - Meet Gorn, the OTTB gentle giant
11. 24:12 - Memorable joint meet and extended trot “sailing”
12. 29:34 - Stable Riding vs show ring position and key tweaks
13. 34:54 - Huge rear and “sit a little trouble” success story
14. 40:00 - Rex the standardbred and foxhunting’s inclusivity
15. 45:39 - Rider tip: practicing halt transitions

Stable Riding and Equine Affaire go together like chocolate and peanut butter! Listen to Solange tell the story of Equine Affaire from the Professionals point of view. Then we hear from Alex, long time Equine Affaire participant and a rider in one of Solange’s clinics at the event. The Rider tip and homework focuses on light seat with how to correctly stand in your stirrups.

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode:

1. Host: Solange of Stable Riding
2. Sponsor: Stable Riding
3. Guest: Alex

Time Stamps:

1. 01:40 - Preparing for first Columbus Equine Affaire
2. 03:58 - Best Booth award & first podcast interview
3. 05:04 - Equine Affaire becomes core of business
4. 05:26 - Heading to Massachusetts 2024 event
5. 06:28 - Meeting Alex through Rider Pro program
6. 10:01 - Alex’s lifelong riding & fairy-tale pony Sam
7. 11:48 - Why they love foxhunting
8. 14:52 - Alex’s history with Equine Affaire
9. 15:57 - Losing confidence after serious accidents & menopause link
10. 24:11 - Clinic experience and Solange’s teaching approach
11. 32:40 - Lab and mounting lessons
12. 40:47 - Standing in the stirrups rider tip & homework

Stable Riding is for All Riders. All body types…and all ages! Today we hear from Pam, who is happily riding well into her retirement. Next Solange will talk about how to put your feet back into your stirrups smoothly and on the first try. Listen in....

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 3891:

1. Host: Solange of Stable Riding
2. Sponsor: Stable Riding
3. Guest: Pam

Time Stamps:

1. 00:31 - Solange on age, riding, and “Fabergé egg” riders
2. 07:35 - Introducing Pam, Solange’s 70-year-old student
3. 08:37 - Pam’s return to riding after 50 years
4. 14:10 - Pam’s career as an L&D nurse and retirement shift
5. 16:49 - Riding different horses, confidence, and first fall
6. 21:59 - The lab tools: Mighty Bucky, Home Horse, Equisizer
7. 24:40 - Neck pain, migraines, and benefits of riding & PT
8. 27:49 - Other movement practices: water aerobics & hiking
9. 33:56 - Older success stories + stirrup retrieval tip & homework