Penny Hollings equestrian

Penny Hollings equestrian Trainer of horses, ponies & riders 17 HOYS, 21 RIHS winners from first ridden- riding horse. I will

14/04/2025

I've been working with a lady who has had balance and tension issues which resulted in steering problems. I put her on the lunge so she could concentrate on herself and properly relax without worrying about where she was going. We started by doing a whole session on the lunge ( walk and trot with breaks) and have reduced it to a few circles to warm up. It's helped her to increase her ability to feel what's going on with her body and what triggers tension. She's now able to override her subconscious reactive signals and stay relaxed and consequently be much more accurate .

30/03/2025

My first trainer, Jenny Atherton at Ribchester Equestrian Centre, was way ahead of her time. She understood the connection between the subconscious and conscious self when riding. She understood how important mindset is. Her influence has inspired a lifetime of me finding my way into horses and peoples heads. Understanding how we communicate with horses is essential in developing our accuracy. They don't ask to be born into a world where they are expected to do more than any other animal. The least we can do is to understand, respect and do our best to be clear with them 🐴

26/03/2025

I see a lot of ponies and horses ridden in universals, 3 ring gags etc as an everyday bit. Please consider the effect these bits have on the animal. They're designed to encourage the animal to avoid the contact by either sitting behind the contact or going overbent. These bits discourage the horse from working through their core and achieving self carriage. The horse might feel lighter to the rider but their backs will be tight and the outline false.

16/03/2025

On BBC radio 2 thought for the day this morning the lady was talking about how as humans we crave connection. My aim when coaching is to facilitate that connection between horse and rider so they understand each other, work together and become a great partnership. It's a very special thing 🐴❤️

05/03/2025

I was talking to someone the other day about how many people automatically tie their horses up outside while they muck out. Obviously this could be for safety reasons which is understandable, if not I see it as a missed opportunity for indirect groundwork. You can teach your horse about your personal space, get them to back up and develop your relationship while you're doing an everyday task.

20/02/2025

Last winter I did some informal online talks on type and conformation. If anyone is interested in more please let me know

20/02/2025

Forthcoming clinics and yard visits:
26 February Crow Trees Livery Harrogate (pm me)
1st March Croft Farm Livery & Events contact Helen Spanton
8th March Appleton Grange Stud (pm me)
The clinics are TSR talent spotting opportunities
I'm also available for lessons or advice via messenger or WhatsApp video call

11/02/2025

I do freelance coaching over the whole of the north. Clinics at Croft Farm Livery & Events Crow trees Livery Harrogate, Appleton Grange Stud . Regular visits to Lancashire and Cumbria too

08/02/2025

Lovely clinic at Appleton Grange Stud this morning, well done all. Forgot to take photos as usual 🫣

27/11/2024

Face to face lessons don't suit everyone. Sometimes the pressure of another person is too much. Video lessons are the perfect solution, please pm for more information 🦄

15/11/2024

What do people think about the "no talking" rule in dressage? I'd be in favour of quiet reassurance or the odd click. I coach several people who really need to talk themselves through situations. Why allow spurs, curbs and crank nosebands but not gentle encouragement, reassurance and communication?

I offer feedback on videos and lessons via Facebook messenger or WhatsApp. Please pm for details
13/11/2024

I offer feedback on videos and lessons via Facebook messenger or WhatsApp. Please pm for details

Good evening lovely people. ! Last winter I did a few online sessions covering conformation and type and an introduction...
13/11/2024

Good evening lovely people. ! Last winter I did a few online sessions covering conformation and type and an introduction to judging. Would you like me to do more and if so, what can I help you with? I'm happy to repeat previous topics and also have an open chat session about any issues you have with your horses and ponies. Please pm or comment below 🐴

05/11/2024

I spend quite a lot of time driving and therefore thinking. I've completed a level 2 counselling course and am working on my level 3 . It's interesting how much of it correlates with the way I teach/coach. Using different theories helps us understand ourselves better.Over the years, I've realised that we don't school horses, we school ourselves in the art of communication with them. Horses don't suddenly get what we want, they just understand because we explained it properly. We do so much subconsciously, especially when stressed, which gives the horse conflicting signals. Leaning forward, knees gripping, lack of balance all result in distorted communication. Our conscious self thinks we're giving the right signals whilst our bodies are not. Riding is mainly control of self, not the horse.

27/10/2024

The British Dressage intro tests are great for giving purpose when working your horse or pony.They improve accuracy and focus and provide riders with sense of where they're up to and what they need to work on. Several have taken it further and are competing very successfully Danielle Wiseman Stephanie Dawson Aisha Sarr Georgina Marshall Dolly Conway

19/10/2024

Yesterday I did a video lesson from Crete! Wherever you are in the world I'm here to help!

25/09/2024

Forthcoming clinics ( HOYS/STARS/LIHS flatwork & TSR talent spotting)
29 September Selston Equestrian Centre entries close midnight tonight
12 October North East contact Angela James
Plus regular Thursday evenings Appleton Grange Equestrian Centre

Address

14 Honeycomb Avenue
Stockton-on-Tees
TS190FF

Telephone

+447971117045

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