Satinsky Stables

07/01/2025

06/01/2025

We are OPEN for 2025!

Let's get building🏗🚧👷

03/01/2025

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03/01/2025

Couldn’t agree more!

02/01/2025

01/01/2025

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01/01/2025

My boys keeping me company while I rake 🖤🤍🖤

01/01/2025

Loving the rain! Newly raked, moist arena 🤩

01/01/2025

23/12/2024

🤣🤣🤣 Passing cyclist with a horsebox are the worst!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

23/12/2024

Sad we’re missing it this year 😔 Will definitely be there next year!!

Are you looking for something exciting to do on Boxing Day?

Then come join the Rand Hunt for a fun filled morning of Drag Hunting.

If you are a seasoned eventer, an avid showjumper, dressage lover, or a happy hack, we have a field for all of you.

And don't let the formal dress turn you away. We can arrange spare jackets that can be used, and all legal tack is allowed.

N. B. A hard hat and footwear with a heel are non-negotiable.

For more information, visit www.randhunt.co.za or contact Margie on [email protected]

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22/12/2024

Our paddocks are our proud and joy 🌱

22/12/2024

Satinsky Stables’s pride and joy are our natural grazing 🌱

19/12/2024

THE MEXICAN REIN

The Mexican Rein is being used more frequently in the show arena with many top riders making use of it. Recently, Peder Fredricson explained why he chooses to use this method when riding certain horses, inspiring us to take a deep dive into understanding its purpose.

The Mexican Rein, also known as the Driving Rein, is an alternative method of holding the reins that can significantly enhance communication between rider and horse.

In the technique, the rein is passed over the top of the hand and exits between the thumb and forefinger, encouraging a softer and more forward contact, reducing the likelihood of pulling back.

This technique is particularly beneficial for:

- Sensitive horses, as it promotes a more supportive and less restrictive hand.
- Horses that lean on the bit or rush jumps by encouraging better balance and relaxation.
- Riders with stiff hands, offering improved elasticity and suppleness in the connection.

The Mexican Rein is an excellent tool for refining rider biomechanics. It minimises reliance on the reins for balance, reinforcing an independent seat and effective use of the legs and core. This technique is especially useful for riders aiming to retrain muscle memory and establish a more consistent, giving contact.

When first implementing this technique, begin on the flat to familiarise yourself with the feel and effect. Progress gradually to pole work or small fences to assess its impact on your horse’s responsiveness and rhythm.

The Mexican Rein serves as a valuable tool for improving both rider and horse dynamics, making it a great addition to any equestrian training toolkit.