Changing how I RIDE my SPOOKY Horse

Join me for another fabulous and insightful lesson woth Olivia Towers.
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[@georginaspencer6534]

Such a great lesson, really interesting to see Olivia’s lesson, I’ve followed her for years but never seen her teach. You had Banksy going so nicely, all that lateral work will help you with show jumping. ❤

[@erinkelly6084]

He has the most beautiful paces 🤩 you’ve done and are doing an amazing job with him Tina ❤

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Aaawwww thank you xx

[@chrisdouglass7962]

​@@LifeontheLeftRein It's true!! I would add that you've done really well with yourself too!! Very well done Tina 🥰🥰

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

@@chrisdouglass7962 that means a lot thank you so much xx

[@chrisdouglass7962]

@@LifeontheLeftRein xx ❤

[@janl8683]

Tina, you and Banksy are looking good. Olivia's description with the yoga ball was a good about how the shoulders fall away ❤

[@tammykes359]

Love your Mom My Mom always helped me as well , cherish her my Mom now hopefully watching from above ❤

[@alexschwebach3874]

Great lesson. Thanks for sharing. I hope we get to see more of your lessons!!

[@az_natalie]

Love that you had a follow-up lesson with Olivia. I think she's good for both of you in terms of dressage. You both are doing so well in your growth - here's to hoping 2024 is your year.

[@qvmarlins3506]

Great lesson Tina! If I may offer a suggestion: since you stated a concern at dressage warmup in a big open field with no defined edges, I’d recommend when you school in an arena to stay well off the sides. Get yourself used to working without the security of the wall supporting you. Banksy really seemed to enjoy the mental challenges of the new exercises! That’s another way to keep his brain busy and not thinking about things to spook at.

[@emilywhitehead5336]

What a fabulous lesson !!! I’m desperate to have a lesson with Olivia at some point !

[@gracehorses5125]

The mare that I ride at my equestrian centre used to be really spooky. She would spook all the time when I first rode her. I fell off twice but stayed on most of the time it happened, haha. But when I learned to ride and work her properly, she was no longer spooky. I used to get extremely nervous to jump her because I always thought she was rushing at the jump, but I guess I just wasn't used to the way she canters when jumping. My friend told me to switch the way I think about it, and to think of it like she's 'powering up' for the jump instead of rushing because even if I think she's going faster, her striding stays the same. But now I've jumped her up to 85cm and I'm delighted with how I've progressed. Everyone else at the riding centre doesn't like her but Matilda is definitely my favourite🥰

[@beeholtzclaw7935]

I was hoping you would have another lesson with Olivia! I want to get on my pony to work on the same exercise!!! Thanks for taking us along! Great to see your Mom helping too!

[@BConsciousBYou]

Love Love Love when you go for an Olivia lesson!! Amazing xx

[@magicaltrails]

Fun lesson to watch, and your instructor is spot on!

[@donnastill5417]

I learnt so much from this vlog! Brilliant content. ❤ banksy looked lush. As did you, Tina and ‘Mummy’ 😅

[@rebeccairwin3617]

Great riding. Very nice pony. Love Olivia’s teaching.

[@PixiesPoniesEvents]

Great lesson and glad you are enjoying the dressage diva within 👍🐴💜

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Thank you I did really enjoy it xx

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Hi Tina ,that's looked like such amassing training, AND I liked the way the instructor expected the way to ride each exercise. Take care and keep up the good work. ALL the best for your next video. And a big thank you to your mum for GOING and filming .😊😊😊👍👍👍🐶💟💖

[@michellestrickland7613]

What a great training. I miss Olivia. I do enjoy dressage. Keep this up and you'll both be so ready for Badminton.

[@demilynn4179]

I was like Is she riding for Olivia👀.. and you are that made me so happy both of you are fabulous 🥰

[@jeniferrinehart1107]

Great lesson!

[@anniecampbell8554]

Thanks, Tina. A really interesting lesson with some valuable insights from Olivia. Looking forward to more lessons with the three of you once baby is here. All the best!

[@gracehorses5125]

I find it very relaxing to watch your videos after a hectic day. Always cheers me up so thank you for that! And Banksy is looking great!

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Glad you like them I appreciate the kind feedback and support xx

[@kippen64]

This is such a great lesson that I'm saving it to my horse's private playlist because I think it will help him and I.

[@debbiewhite8981]

Great lesson Tina. Olivia is a good instructor.Banksy is a lovely horse.love following your journey

[@Siobhan_Shivaun]

My horse is the same for spooking at anything that catches his eye! I'll need to remember these tips for when I get back to riding!!!

[@Mollytheequestrian]

Awwww Tina I LOVE your videos!!!! Xxxx sir Banksy looks soooo cute xx

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Thanks so much glad you enjoy them xx

[@biggothepiggo]

Fun and educational watch! Great team, with you, Banksy, Olivia and your Mum! Love it!

[@trudiclark7841]

That looked fantastic well done and keep up the fab work xx

[@ginamccowan5959]

I really enjoyed your lesson with Olivia, I also loved her vlogs! You are both inspiring! 😃

[@SuperAnniedog1]

Holds the tail to the right, have you looked into this with the vet?

[@SammiWebb]

Thank you so much formsharong this. I really like Olivia's style and knowledge of how to get the horse feeling better/softer in its body so he doesn't feel the need to spook. Some really super work. Well done to both of you. Very much look forward to following your journey this season ❤

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Thanks Sammi, I really enjoyed it and was chuffed with the canter at the end. She explains things so well xx

[@beckylongenecker7981]

Really enjoy the badminton training vlogs!

[@jessicahigdon3962]

Great video Tina. Well done.

[@taylorjanejennings]

Yay, so glad you managed to get this vlog out, it was brilliant🤩 so many great tips and a different perspective, my mares really spooky like banks and over reacts so I will try some of these things too. I notice you’re using the Lemieux girth, would love to hear your thoughts as I’ve considered purchasing, love how soft the leather is🙌

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Yeah it is gorgeous lovely and soft. I have a brown one for my jump saddle and a black one for my Dressage although my lovely new Saddle came with a free girth so spoilt for choice now 💚

[@taylorjanejennings]

@@LifeontheLeftRein Oh this is great to know thank you, I may have to to treat my girlie😍 I love devoucoux girths, I was using one from a friend for a while, excited to see your new dressage saddle🤩🧡

[@aliceanimals]

super excited to watch it Tina! Your one of my favourite horsey people everrrrr🐴 Where did you get Banksy’s name from? Is it related to The children’s dad in Mary Poppins (Mr Banks) or is it related to the artist Banksy? Xxx

[@tammykes359]

Really nice lesson 😊

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Great first training vlog ❤

[@neildeelangton3235]

Thank you for sharing, really informative and useful. Please, where was that indoor school? Was that in Devon/Cornwall (as a Devon rider) or was that at Olivia’s?

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

I tend to agree with this method but I also think having a shoulder fore position for SOME horses can be beneficial. The trick is knowing who those horses are

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Yea completely and also the situation you’re in, as you couldn’t do this method mid test!!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

​@@LifeontheLeftRein Exactly. And a starteler (spelling) is very different than a spooker. The horses I ride tend to just startle at things and then be fine. A horse that is pretty sure there is a demon coming out of a corner is a whole different animal (literally and figuratively)

[@Wisteriaaocs]

Love this!❤

[@windseekerbars83]

Where can I find the other video of you lessoning with Olivia?

[@horsecare.skincare]

Lessons with OTD, wow, fire. Absolutely LOVE her lessons with you guys, brilliant. Sub 30s to come for you!! 😊🎉

[@LifeontheLeftRein]

Thank you!! I really enjoyed it and love how she adores the horses so much xx