It's been a while since we last recorded a riding session, but with all the progress Salvador has made, it felt like the perfect time to show some of it! 💪🏼 He's moving with so much confidence and agility that I really feel like a passenger—just offering suggestions, guiding him, and reinforcing his enthusiasm—rather than having to "help" him find the right posture or movement. ✨ For me, this way of riding is second nature, but I’ve noticed that many riders tend to micromanage their horse’s movements to “help” them. My goal is different—I want Salvador to feel capable and empowered, knowing he can move freely without depending on me. I’m just the extra baggage on his back. 💁🏼♀️ Of course, I can still ask him specific movements or postures from the saddle, but exploring movement together like this is so much more fun! #intrinzeninspired #clickertraininghorses #libertytraining #bridleless #bridlelessriding #vrijheidsdressuur #bitloos #crazypoolnoodlepeople
Check out Kelpie's first time trying barrel racing! 🏁 How awesome would it be if he could complete the three barrels at full speed, without a rider? 🙊 I thought he'd struggle with the last maneuver, where he has to turn away from me around the barrel, but he nailed it in no time! So proud of my smart little guy! 💪🏼
After a long break from horseboarding, I feel Salvador is ready to compete again! 💚 He's enjoying the training, and so are we. 💪🏼 We're excited for the upcoming competition season!
My favorite part of our performance ❤️✨ #libertytraining #tricktraining #clickertraininghorses #equiday2024 #vrijheidsdressuur
@equidaynl is always one of the highlights of my year! ✨ Next to our own show, we also won the liberty class of the horse agility competition! During our show, Salvador was overstimulated and disconnected a few times. ❤️ I am still very proud of him because he tried so hard! Even though he was visibly struggling with all the stimuli, going from very bright into a very dark arena with lots of noise, he did such a good job. He tried his best, and that's all you can really do. More videos coming soon! The full show and our agility course will be uploaded on Patreon soon. #equiday #equiday2024 #doitforthehorse #liberty #clickertraininghorses
Today, we expanded their paddock, adding another section to their domain. They've got themselves quite the racetrack now! 🐎 #horsesplaying #stallionsofinstagram
Salvador exudes sheer badassery! 🙈 Just picture him without the ponytail! 😂 #bridlelessdressage #tacklessriding
First time in the indoor arena with Kelpie! 🤍 He did such an amazing job and was extremely confident. I had no specific exercise goals in mind; I just wanted his first time in the indoor arena to be a good experience. However, our connection was so strong that the liberty circle unfolded effortlessly. 😍 Grateful for this unforgettable moment! #liberty #libertytraining #coltstarting
Watch my horse ask me to cue a rear! 🤭 Salvador really wanted to rear and was asking me to give him the cue. 💪🏼 Damn, he delivered! I think someone is feeling a lot better! #vrijheidsdressuur #libertytraining
Flying? There were times I believed I could 🦅 #spiritstallionofthecimarron #spiritstallion #bridleless #freedomtothehorse #nostalgia
Lovely recall during our liberty session today in the big arena! ✨ #liberty #libertytraining #clickertraininghorses #positivereinforcement
