Kerstyn Cornelsen Equestrian Services

05/07/2025

Good training is often more like an experiment than an exact equation. There is no exercise or method that will work for every horse and rider. It’s all about reading them both to figure out how to best help them make sense of what you’re asking and what they’re feeling.

If you need a creative approach to your riding, get in touch with me. I have a few openings for virtual lessons and mindset coaching sessions.

02/07/2025

By definition, intention is an aim or a plan. You have to know how you’re going to get somewhere, and how you want to proceed in the conversation with your horse. It’s more than wishing, wishing is by definition a desire or hope for something. You can’t “hope” the horse will listen to your leg aid, you have to have a plan for how he may best hear you, how you could explain it better.

The double edge sword is that you must listen to the horse to be able to put your intention in the right place. You must hear where they may need clarification or encouragement or else “intention” can easily be turned into dictatorship.

I hope you keep this in mind as you navigate your horse journey. If you need help with this, I’m available for both virtual lessons and mindset coaching.

23/06/2025

Riding often times is like driving in the dark with your headlights on.
You can’t see very far in front of you, but you can make the whole journey that way.

Often times we want a fortune teller, to know what the future will look like, but your present actions are what put you in that future place.
All you can do is focus on what’s directly in front of you. Put your focus into the present, align your decisions with your beliefs and values and your journey will unfold exactly as it should.

23/06/2025

Thanks for sharing Ally Grillo Saltonstall!

Choose activities with your horse wisely when the temperatures are high!

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you prepare for fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke

23/06/2025

I love my County Saddlery saddles, they have many options to accommodate both horse and rider.

18/06/2025

Your actions should align with your values. By doing so, you ensure long term satisfaction and sustainability on your equestrian journey.

12/06/2025

Going for a walk is better than nothing.
A 15 min ride is better than nothing.
Standing on balance pads is better than nothing.
Visualizing a ride at home is better than nothing.
Taking an online course is better than nothing.
Grooming and spending time together is better than nothing.
In hand work is better than nothing.

There’s always something you can do, you can still work on your equestrian journey even if it doesn’t look exactly as you originally planned. That being said, don’t be too hard on yourself. Give yourself some grace when challenges or changes arise, the small things are better than nothing.

11/06/2025

By practicing this neck alignment technique, you can unlock your cranial-sacral connection and experience a more balanced, harmonious, and effective ride.

10/06/2025

I have used this so much in my training. It is such a good reminder that not every ride is going to be amazing. But also that if you have a crappy ride, tomorrow is a new day and you could have a fantastic ride.

Keep everything in perspective by using the rule of thirds.

https://youtube.com/shorts/cKndqq0CsRc?si=mAjs-v8K8crvjhY0

The Rule of Thirds | Alexi Pappas

Excerpted from Rich Roll Podcast 579. To read more about Alexi and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll579✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTE...