This episode is a bit shorter as it has been recorded on my phone while I'm driving in my car.. .that's how crazy busy life is at the moment! (I hope you can relate..) This episode talks about the reason why horses might buck us off.. I have a theory - what do you think?

A slightly different episode focusing on the possible side effects of owning horses! The Facebook video mentioned is an amazing show of loyalty and care a horse can show to its rider... amazing to watch! URLs mentioned in this episode: 1) What does rat poison do to your pet? http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1765 2) The video posted by team Z7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1375714009401653/videos/1389957867977267/

In this episode we look back at the ELF event in Sydney from 13-15 November. I also talk about the plan to get riding fit and what I discovered about arena maintenance. The URLs mentioned are: Building Cavaletti: http://www.texashorsemansdirectory.com/thdcav.html Evention TV build your own cavaletti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJ1UQ2xU6k 6 training videos for showjumpers: https://www.facebook.com/notes/johnson-equestrian-services/five-videos-of-simple-training-tips-used-at-johnsonequestrian/1116101641735486

In this episode it becomes clear why flatwork and dressage training is so important for showjumping.... Some great tips on checking your personal health and fitness before riding and why riding in the rain is a great idea!. The URLs mentioned in this episode are: My showjumping instructor: Trish Braithwaite - http://www.trishbraithwaite.com.au/ The video with the ninja dismount: https://www.facebook.com/dindanerania/videos/532669840222874/ Tickets to the Equine Lifestyle Festival in Sydney: http://www.equinelifestylefestival.com.au/tickets.html Use discount code: hstoexh

Today is a short one as it's just too hot to do anything with horses... So we're focusing on our dressage seat - by doing Yoga! Follow along with this 16 minute yoga flow for dressage riders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svHNtuidfwY

This episode is all about learning - learning how to build self carriage in your dressage horse, learning how much hay to feed your horse and learning how to compete in dressage through learning the rules. The videos and articles mentioned in this episode are: Evention TV - Engaging the hind end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16P_gWMXzs Dressage Australia: Updated Dressage Rules http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/EquestrianAustralia_National_Dressage_Rules_1st_Jan_2016_MARKED_version.pdf Silvia Rizzo wearing the shiny mirror helmet: http://www.eurodressage.com/equestrian/2015/08/01/silvia-rizzo-ambassador-helmet-wearing-2015-international-helmet-awareness-day

This episode looks back at last week's Pilates for horse riders lesson... and talks about why we need to listen to our horses - adjust our training schedule to their personality as well as the need for professional horse riding coaching/instruction. The News items are: Ingrid Bayley from QLD winning para-equestrian of the year in Kentucky and the video of Tristan Tucker / Brett Kidding Grand Prix test with commentary... LOL... https://www.facebook.com/trtmethod/videos/441043972753891/

What is it like to move from Australia to Canada? How does your life with horses change? In this episode Ivanka talks to Jane Beaumont who did just that.. she moved her family from Queensland to Vancouver Canada. In this interview she talks about the lessons learnt and what her life with horses looks like in Canada. Jane also gives some great insights in the importance of choosing the right coach for your child!

In this episode Ivanka shares a dressage victory - and talks about the different muscles used for a deep seat. In the YouTube videos there is a lovely video of Chris Chugg with Cera Cassiago at the Caboolture World Cup Qualifier : https://vimeo.com/135780663 The Article is about the current 2015 National Dressage Championships that are happening in Sydney this week with a special shout out to Shannan Goodwin from Queensland.

In today's episode, Ivanka has a discussion with Rosie Lindgren - owner of Barry the horse (OTTB) and Pilates instructor. We talk about open hips, how horses can teach you to always work on your position and the showjumper shape-up to help improve your jumping position. The chair-pose Rosie talks about: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371124825515976057/ Calf stretches for horse riders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5UzSz8MWO8

After 2 jumping sessions in a week Ivanka discusses the best stretches for sore calf muscles.. and how she got inspired by the current world champion dressage to do more trail riding!... Article on selling bombproof horses: http://www.horsecollaborative.com/bad-horses-good-investment/ How to stretch Calf muscles: http://www.livestrong.com/video/1007628-stretching-outside-calf/ Charlotte Dujardin Masterclass: http://cphs.coth.com/article/rolex-central-park-horse-show-concludes-with-charlotte-dujardin-masters-class-video-archive