Glenys Cox

Do you know your horse's facial markings?

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Scared to ride again? You are not alone.

So many riders feel this way after a fall, an injury, or simply time away from the saddle. Fear is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is your body responding to an experience it found overwhelming, and the good news is that confidence can be rebuilt.

Our free guide, 101 Exercises to Return to Riding Safely and Confidently, gives you a structured, caring approach to getting back in the saddle at a pace that feels right for you.

Download your free copy using the link below.

https://www.internationalhorsecollege.com/101-exercises-to-return-to-riding-safely-and-confidently-free-ebook-download/

“I like my horses to be happy in their lifestyle, happy and sound in their body and their brain.” — Sally Evans ✨

In this powerful episode, Grand Prix rider, coach, and A-level judge Sally Evans shares the philosophy that shaped her entire career: great horsemanship starts with understanding the horse.

From overcoming personal hardship to training top-level dressage horses, Sally explains why true success comes from thinking like a horse, creating confidence, balance, soundness, and trust every single day.

She also shares lessons from legendary mentors, stories behind unforgettable horses, and why the daily “lead-up work” matters far more than what happens in the warm-up arena.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for Sally’s honest insights on training, welfare, resilience, and lifelong learning with horses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB1WDiJY2-U

www.HorseChats.com/SallyEvans

"A young or green horse should always be ridden by an experienced rider." — Dinah Fleming

It sounds simple, but this lesson could save years of training setbacks.

In this fascinating Horse Chats episode, Dinah Fleming shares the wisdom she's gained from a lifetime in dressage, showjumping, eventing, coaching, and judging.

🎙️ You'll discover:
• Why some training mistakes stay with a horse for life
• The crucial role experienced riders play in a young horse's development
• What top riders understand about horse psychology
• The common issue judges see time and time again in the arena
• Why patience not shortcuts, creates lasting results
• The foundations many riders skip that later hold them back

Packed with practical insights and real-world experience, this is an episode that may change the way you think about training horses.

🎧 Listen now and learn the lessons every horse owner and rider should hear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAEb_XzyU6A&t=124s

www.HorseChats.com/DinahFleming

Some advice you never forget.

What is the best horse-related advice you have ever received?

Tell us in the comments and let the wisdom flow.

Are you teaching trot diagonals the right way?

Most instructors just say "sit when the shoulder moves", here's a proven system that actually works.

Teaching trot diagonals doesn't have to leave your students confused. A step-by-step system, developed across thousands of riders, breaks it down from theory all the way to feel.

Start with the theory, walk sequence, trot pairs, and why impulsion matters.

Build confidence with exercises before asking for the diagonal.

Develop feel so students can find the correct diagonal without looking.

Read full guide:
https://www.internationalhorsecollege.com/teaching-trot-diagonals/