Ride & Rise horsemanship

09/06/2025

🌟 Monday Wisdom 🌟

In the world of horse training—and in life—comparison is a silent thief. Don’t compare your journey to someone else’s. It’s a distraction that drains your energy, energy that’s better spent on your own progress.

🐴 Everyone is on a different path, at a different stage, with different goals.
🎯 Know your why. Stay focused. Stay grounded in your purpose.
📚 And above all, always be a student of the game—there’s always something new to learn, from the horses and from each other.

Let your growth be measured by how far you’ve come, not how far others appear to be. Keep riding forward. 💪

03/06/2025

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🐎 Understanding the Thoracic Sling Muscles in Horses – Why It Matters 🐎

Ever heard of the thoracic sling muscles? These powerful muscles play a vital role in your horse's health and performance — and here's why they matter.

Unlike humans, horses don’t have a collarbone. Instead, the thoracic sling (a group of muscles including the serratus ventralis, pectorals, trapezius, and rhomboids) suspends the chest between the front limbs, acting like a muscular hammock.

💡 Why is this important?

✅ Shock Absorption – These muscles help absorb impact from movement, protecting joints and soft tissues.

✅ Efficient Movement – They allow the horse to lift its withers, engage the core, and move with balance and freedom — essential for everything from hacking to high-level performance.

✅ Posture – A weak thoracic sling can lead to poor posture and compensation patterns.

✅ Injury Prevention – Keeping these muscles strong reduces strain on limbs and lowers the risk of lameness.

we focus on strengthening and supporting the thoracic sling through tailored exercise programs and correct training techniques.

📌 Whether you're aiming for better performance or simply want a happier, healthier horse, don’t underestimate the importance of this hidden powerhouse!

02/06/2025

31/05/2025

https://www.mindfulmanoevreshorsemanship-yoga.com/post/why-i-start-training-horses-at-young-age-the-deeper-picture-of-posture-tension-and-development

When I say I begin working with my horses as 2-year-olds, it often raises eyebrows. The common argument is that their skeletal systems haven’t fully fused, and therefore, they “shouldn’t” be in work. But what many people overlook is that a horse isn’t just a skeleton walking around. They a...

25/05/2025

Progress doesn’t come from staying in the comfort zone. The real growth—the connection, the softness, the understanding—happens when we step into the messy moments with our horses and stay present.
If we’re afraid to ask, afraid to push past resistance or discomfort, we rob our horses of the chance to grow—and ourselves of the chance to lead.
Asking doesn’t mean demanding. It means offering your horse a question and giving them space to find the answer. Sometimes it’s hard, and sometimes it’s unclear— working through what's uncomfortable builds growth in you and your horse. that’s where the magic starts.

Let’s stop chasing perfection and start embracing the process.