IMPROVING THE PACES | OTT UNDER SADDLE | Part 2

[@victoriabrindle8639]

I always learn so much more when the horse isn't already fully trained!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes! And you'll be surprised at how much your horse can do along the way x

[@Jensau1]

He really does look like a different horse. He's stunning, you've done such a brilliant job with him.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is amazing, thank you x

[@marygregoire1189]

I love how you demonstrate to appreciate each small step, so encouraging and it really shows how it helps to progress horse and rider!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So happy this video gives you some encouragement!! We can't wait to hear about your progress x

[@reneeshindore45]

This is so encouraging to watch. I have a little 5 year old OTTB that I purchased in December. She’s very similar to your Mowgley - has a hard time turning, the sewing machine trot, a bit of an attitude when being asked to work, dislikes her mouth being touched … but she is an absolute sweetheart, otherwise. She’s gorgeous, tries to please, and kind on the ground. I’ve had a couple of “experienced” horse folk who are typical naysayers - they tell me she will never be a dressage horse, her trot is too choppy, she’s not a good worker, just make her a brood mare or retire her already. But, she’s just started her training and I feel like she has so much potential to learn and grow. I’m not in a hurry and find it discouraging that people don’t have the patience to work with a young thoroughbred who is learning a whole new way of moving. I love watching Mowgley’s progress, and seeing how much you love him and are patient with his journey. It gives me hope that my girl will get there one day. ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing this Renee! We are so glad that this video is helping you and giving you hope. Please keep us posted! Thank you so much again for sharing! x

[@melindasutherland6557]

I really love the reward! Ask for a little bit more work….then give the reward! The relationship with your horse is so important. Really love this!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video so much!

[@helenward2201]

Amazing to see how small changes can make such a difference to a horse. When they're comfortable, happy and confident nothing is impossible!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Absolutely, 100%!!!!

[@rylieterry4678]

I love how you jot down the steps on the side of the screen. I also love the emphasis on how important suppleness is

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome, Rylie!

[@CP-rc9sw]

Thanks for the emphasis on safety. To realize that progressing in small steps, at the horses pace, IS the best way is a relief!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@Sandra-zf3cu]

Great job! He is just four...so adorable!!!!🥰 Step by step we can do everything!💖💖💖💖 I learnt we don't need to over work them, we just have to reward them when they achieve something and let them enjoy the training! You are so inspiring! Thanks for the encouragement! 💕🐴💕🐴💕

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lbfundamentals]

lol who needs morning coffee when we have Alicia to wake us up and energise us ! love this progress with Mowgley !

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohooo! Agree 100%!!

[@lynnestruck]

This is such a great reminder of how beneficial the lake healed is as well as the shoulder in and shoulder for an haunches in. I love the pure and predictable methodology. Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@catherineroy2480]

What I am learning is all the little adjustments... The multitude of aids and attention to their going. And it is good to see just good riding without gimmicks and slow, steady progress with this horse.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it!!

[@nailatasco6738]

i learn so many things not only in this video but also in other ones like wen you dont always need to move your hands just to keep them stable to keep your horse stable and in contact with you and balenced but in this video i learned that we need to ride with the shoulders in to let them be straiter . i love haw you listen to haw the horses fell and want them to be happy ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!

[@annikak.4734]

Honestly the fact that he’s only four makes this even more amazing! It is so normal that horses that age still struggle with their body and balance and it is astonishing to see how you are able to support him in the best way possible!! Just watching your riding and how calm you remain no matter what is really inspiring! 😍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed this, Annika! x

[@pippakay7234]

Wow what a difference in Mowgley and bring able to see previous videos to compare works so well for us the learning rider. Learning that those circles are key to helping us to allow our horses to improve at their pace is a game changer. Thanks Alicia.👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love the takeaways! Thanks for following Mowg's progress x

[@dorimurray-harris5149]

Seeing Mowgley progress so well gives me hope for the OTTB mare I’m riding now. We’re still working on rhythm- for me! She’s so tall and long legged I really have to change my posting rhythm. She’s very sweet but so curious and amazed by all the sounds in the arena, she has trouble concentrating. So my trainer is saying UP/DOWN/UP/DOWN and I’m counting 1,2,3,4 as I post, trying to learn her rhythm. It felt so weird! We also like to do the “end on a good note”. It’s great to hear reinforcement that I’m doing things right, and that tiny bits of progress are worth lots of praise.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You got this, Dori! Glad you learned something from this video x

[@conniemcginley446]

It's amazing how everything you do is back to basics. It's been working wonders.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

100%!!!

[@katyroberts985]

I just recently participated in my first trail ride in over 10 years and I was so nervous. You are absolutely right that we have to stay in our comfort level. I walked my horse at the beginning because I knew I would be a nervous wreck and not pick if I rode. Once I was able to calm down and see that my guy was unfazed, I jumped on and had the best experience ever. I am so thankful to my group for allowing me to push my boundaries in my own way without pushing me to just ride it out. Having a buddy horse you can use as a physical barrier is also great.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Katy! We 100% agree with this x

[@benitascott3533]

Lovely to be able to go back & reflect on the important training strategies that lead to a breakthrough! I really love that Alicia is so encouraging with Mowgley, considerate of wanting to avoid excessive pressure, sets a goal, yet helps him to find his way. Instead of bull-dozing through his limitations & creating a huge amount of stress! I can see how the approach to training has progressed from the earlier YRS videos with the young horses years & years ago, which were alot more dogmatic in the training!! Very interesting!! Thankyou again Alicia for your mindful approach. 🐴🐴🐴❤❤🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome Benita. Thanks for always tuning in to all our videos. We are loving the support!

[@matthewkermode8996]

He is so willing and tries so hard for you with a lot going on in his brain ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes he is!! ❤

[@nicoleskoda2373]

’ve been binge watching all of the videos recently. Love Alicia’s passion for the sport and how she makes it look so easy 😍 Mowgley is going super!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for tuning in to this channel!! So glad you are enjoying them! x

[@nadajohnson4561]

I like how you reward the little things and build on it. To me it's like each time a horse gives me 1%, it's like putting a dollar into the bank. Each day and each week and each month it will add up to something big. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🤠

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x

[@lindamcdonald323]

I love how you promote having someone walk with you if you aren't sure, my best friends will be walking with me when I have my first ride on my OTTB.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Oh how exciting!! Tell us abou it :)

[@ppollock2371]

Thank you for reinforcing the idea of rewarding all the small things in the beginning to build trust and confidence. And as they progress, ask them for that extra little bit before the reward. It’s a great way to keep them moving ahead rather than getting stuck in their training.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing your takeaways from this video x

[@catherinlacey3548]

I love your videos. WARTS and ALL! Nice to see someone teaching in "real time" not just when it's perfect. I have a OTTB and your videos have helped both of us tremendously. Thank you for all you do!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad to be able to help! More to come x

[@soniaruiz6935]

The way you make the training scale practical and down to earth blows my mind. Its very helpful thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Love it x

[@lisamaher6388]

My favourite teaching was your explanation of how you were progressing the training of Mowgley by creating a good working relationship and work ethic.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Lisa x

[@lisapapa4196]

I'm understanding a little often with a gentle challenge to build on is the way to go. Your knowledge, experience and patience of when and what moves to use is fabulous for you to share. Brilliant!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Lisa! x

[@wwaxwork]

A little bit neurotic and doesn't want to work sums me up as well Mowgley. I love watching your videos with him. Sure he's never going to Grand Prix but for most of us with our "normal" horses and all their faults, he is very inspiring. I love thoroughbreds and all their crazy, you can totally tell he loves and trusts you guys. He's come so far for just a baby. I have a bad habit of if a horse finally does something hard of getting excited and wanting to do it again and again to make sure they've "got it" and I've learned that is not something I should be doing. I've learned when you end is important to training too.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you find this video so inspiring and thanks so much for sharing what you learned from it! x

[@carolgeraghty2521]

I'm so happy to see Mowgli's progress, it's inspirational.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! Thanks, Carol x

[@jlg9363]

Lol the "yay" at the end looks like mowgly was the one who said it because he lifted his head just at that precise moment.😍😂 Love it..going back to the learning now. 💋

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOL! Yeah! Looks like he's enjoying it, too! 😂

[@Στεφανία-φ1τ]

I didn't know that young horses stuggle with their balance sometimes! Letting him go where he feels comfortable is a great advice and it means that you respect the horse. And this results to a steadier contact, which is important in all equine sports. I love how you got control with one step at a time, because there are a lot of people, who just want to do things quickly... Thanks for the information!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@Loocarrx]

Mowgli was such a diamond in the rough. He really is so inspirational 😍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is amazing! :)

[@redmare1746]

What I love the most is how you structure the excersizes to add bits without overfacing him.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing x

[@elgutcher]

Very interesting, can't wait to try that out on my horse as she also is like a choppy sewing machine with her quarters sticking out on one rein! Suppling exercises for warm up, leg yields on a circle and travers got it thank you 🤗 Great tips on taking your horse out to new places too, going with a calmer horse that allows you to go up its bum so to speak haha or someone to walk with you, great ideas! :) Mowgley is looking fantastic, can't believe the changes in such a short space of time so inspiring and just goes to show it's easy when you know how 😍🤗 thank you so much for sharing all your tips Alicia, you really are a super star in my eyes 🤩

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for following Mowg's progress! So glad you enjoyed it!! Tell us how you go trying out this technique x

[@jntutter]

I love how you set him up for success not only in your current ride but for the next one too. I have a greenie OTTB and sometimes it can be tempting to ask for just one more transition or one more exercise. This is a great reminder to end on a good note even if it’s a shorter session rather than pushing it. It certainly helped show how the small steps approach works to achieve great results. Always a plus to set it up to have a more willing partner for the next ride. Thank you for all you do!! ☺️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome!! Thanks so much for sharing!! You'll have great results definitely!

[@annscott5649]

This is helping me so much with my OTTB horse. Explains so much about some of his normal behavior and how to patiently ride through it. Thank you so much!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear this has been helpful for you and your OTTB!

[@jenelresh5362]

Biggest take away is to do like a leg yield in the circle in order to get a bigger step. Way better than doing it on a straight. Love it!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YESSSS!

[@kittisoos]

Awesome to see someone highlight the importance of a reward, I know I'm at the right place to learn 🐎

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!!

[@taniasendel5566]

I like the idea of keeping your horse within his comfort zone in the initial warm-up and then using the shapes and movements to gradually improve his freedom of movement as the session goes. I myself like to touch my shins once before I try to touch my toes. :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@Eveningstar77]

Gosh what a change in him! Really reiterates the point of the lateral work and I love the idea of the leg yield circles to straight

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is amazing! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x

[@Gigi-pk2cy]

I love how you explain that ending on an positive note keeps them motivated:)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Gigi! x

[@emmafalconer6407]

Personal safety is very important, going out on a hack/ around the XC with a calm horse and a rider who understands and respects your needs. I have found my horse is great when out with my husband on his bike for extra security when out :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We agree with you 100%!!!

[@pattiehogeman5867]

Purchasing a just 4year old OTTB tomorrow providing vetting goes well. Love your attitude of rewarding them after small success and building upon that. So key to any young horse but I think OTTB’s in particular. Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

WOW!! How exciting!!

[@juliagray207]

I like that concept of lateral work to improve straightness---it is so tempting to just drive them forward but that lateral movement seems to really stabilize the straight movement in a way that just pushing forward won't. Cool thing to learn! I'm going to try it with my young one :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video Julia!! Would love to hear how you go trying it out x

[@lindylufromoz5111]

I've watched every video in your progression with Mowgley & it's so impressive. Your expert tuition & explations give me so much comprehension & hope. Thank you Alicia! x Linda.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for following Mowg's progress! So glad you enjoyed it x

[@kristagable6295]

Love seeing these videos of you working with a younger horse and going through the training and your thought process with it. What progress he has made! Very cool to see and learn how to troubleshoot different things. I like adding in real time questions and seeing you talk through them, very helpful. Thank you!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much! We are loving the support!

[@christinecreeney4207]

Christine Creeney I have learnt from watching this that less is more ; in that training a young horse needs to appreciate his psychological as well as physical maturity .we must limit training and reward cooperation no matter how small.& hope to pick up in the same place the next time.Thanks for allowing me to view.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x

[@apequestrian2066]

My Thoroughbred is not quite 4 years old too, and has some of the same tendencies under saddle as Mowgley so this was very helpful to see how you work through the hiccups with him! This also helped me learn how the travers into a circle can really help supple and strengthen the horse when they have a weaker/leaning side. Thanks so much for your dedication in showing us these helpful things! 🤗

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! I hope you can try this on your Thoroughbred, too x

[@karenwarner209]

Omg what a difference in Mowgley.You must be so proud of him. He had improved so much in such a short time. You are so inspirational. What you actually say makes so much sense. Looking forward to seeing him in another few months time. Absolutely loved the advice you gave to the lady going out on a hack,you said things that people are to scared to do when riding out with others. So cool

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video so much Karen! x

[@lisaeaton1210]

It great to watch mowgleys how far he has come ❤️ that how I won't my horse to be like and get there .

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for watching this video, Lisa x

[@jennasofia5532]

Mowgley is doing awesome! What a beautiful horse🤩

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you x

[@benitascott3533]

Firstly fantastic to see you both back Alicia & Mowgli, with such passion - is invigorating! Wonderful video, thankyou! Greatest nugget herein: using the specific dressage moves, to facilitate the horse achieving better balance, rhythm, connection, & overall better fluidity. Demonstrating how the initial difficulties manifest differently as the horse progresses & how to address them & work through it, in the step by step guide, is incredibly helpful! Very relevant to me & my horse at our current level! Love to see this ❤ Re the DMA snippet - excellent advice: be sensible, think about the surfaces - so beneficial! An attitude of striving for safety - be mindful, don't be proud, great advice - loved the segment, loved the advice!! Thanks Team, ever grateful, Benita 🐎🐎🐎🥰🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hello Benita! Thank you so much for your kind words! We are loving the support! We are so glad that this has helped you and the lessons are relevant to you! Love it!! x

[@benitascott3533]

@@YourRidingSuccess 👏👏👏💐❤

[@redmare1746]

I love seeing Mowgleys progress ❤ I'm hoping it encourages more riders to give the OTTB's a second career.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@melmattingly528]

Your enthusiasm is so encouraging and each small success is a celebration. I am trying to do that when I ride now and it has made a big difference to my horse's response!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You can do it! Best of luck to you!! Thanks so much!

[@brookray8754]

It's crazy how this horse could be my mare's brother, they look and act so much alike. However, mine came from racing first, then to polo, and is now going to learn dressage. But these videos with Mowgs have helped so much. My mare is also stiff to one side, so plan to apply the travers like here! Thank you SO much for all the amazing lessons.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is amazing!! LOVE that the videos have helped you so much in your riding!! We can't wait to hear about your progress x

[@lizagibbons567]

These basic suppling exercises have made my training so much more focused and rewarding! Thanks Liza and Swayze

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Love it!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! Go YOU!! x

[@littlebranshill]

Travers on a circle. Brilliant. Definitely going to try this for my sewing machine trot!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes, let me know how you go! x

[@katerinastephens6951]

I have OTTB and your videos help me a lot to get my horse more comfortable with dressage even though she is not made for it 😀 Thank you for all you do!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! LOVE that your horse is now more comfortable with dressage x

[@margiesmith8912]

I always learn so much watching you! Thank you for the reminder to reward & not overwork...

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed this video, Margie! Thanks for sharing your takeaways! x

[@kathrynswezey1685]

He reminds me of my ottb. It inspires me to work with my boy. I see a lot of similarities in the way he goes. Thanks for this series. I love it.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're so welcome! Glad you love it!!! xx

[@8sour8]

It was fabulous seeing it live. Nice video and great tips!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you x

[@kimcloss7918]

He’s coming along so well! I’m surprised to learn that you teach and ask for travers so early on in the training. I guess I figured that this would be a movement for a more broke horse! Shows how much I know! Coming from a Jumper rider who has never asked for a travers (and didn’t know what it was until recently)!

[@Flying0Dismount]

It is never too early to train all of the lateral movements. Lateral builds top line and suppleness. The key is that you're not training the travers for hours on end and asking for extreme flexion and bend but only what the horse is comfortable with at their level of training, and only in short periods as part of a greater program of training...

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hello @Kim Closs - thanks for watching x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, @Flying0Dismount x

[@kimberleenadwocki4393]

Hi, Alecia. Great video. It helps me to appreciate the little things with my OTTB's. I also appreciate you mentioning the bond with these horses. So many others forget. I was recently told by the last Clinician and clinic I hosted & rode both my OTTB's was that I was digging myself out of a hole with my OTTB's for Dressage.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@susie7035]

I love the way you praise mowgs, I do the same with my Thoroughbred Jimmy ! I talk to him all the time actually, but I do love the suppling exercise and use it in my warm ups so Thankyou ! 🙏🙏🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@janehorseridingdiver]

That was fantastic. I have just realised how Mowgley is like my horse. I had a zoom call with you Alicia and discussed how to help with this. Now I have seen you in action I know how I can help my horse too. Thank you so much. 😘

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes - you got this, Jane! x

[@lvpisias]

Thank you. I have an OTTB and he's short and choppy. People would say lengthen his stride with my posting, sure that worked for me on trained horses...not on him. I greatly appreciate you breaking down the steps!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it helped! Tell us how you go trying out the tips you learned from this video x

[@cassiecrew3759]

100% love this! They dont need to work for 1 hour, short rides that work within the horses abilities are perfect. I have a new OTT and I haven’t even started riding him yet as there are a few things to get sorted first with teeth, feet and feed. But we have started some round yard work like you did with Mowgs in the beginning. He has gone from stressed and unsure to the most willing sweet boy in 2 weeks he has been with me.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us, Cassie! I hope the videos helped and we can't wait to hear about your progress x

[@deemagra4645]

my takeaway is when gymnastizing my horse I use the circle tracks to ask for leg yield to increase contact and a freer horse with increased suppleness...also love that you were not proud to have a leader with Mowgoly when you were starting him just to give him confidence and trust

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x

[@MrHessius]

That last part of how you've gotten him so far in such a short time was really good and something everyone should think of. Not to overwork your horse to the point of him loosing his motivation! Jakob - Sweden PS: excelent videos with so much interesting informations.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Very true! Thank you so much!!

[@BLUNDENEA]

Love watching when he struggles as this is exactly how my horse reacts and how you deal with this. Now I know she’s not being naughty but struggling and it has taken us forward leaps and bounds. X

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@carolacason77]

So excited I finally found watching a dressage trainer using other horse other than warmblood. I have OTTB too working dressage now only on third level and love your video. I'll be replaying these a lot thank you!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Carola! :)

[@anitasancr]

It’s absolutely incredible how Mowgs has advanced!! As always super great advice on the building on small wins…

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is super amazing! x

[@gineneschultz5325]

He’s going great! Travers on a circle to help is something I’m going to try tomorrow. I’ve been struggling with my horse slowing his tempo for lateral movements as well. Also, just want to thank you for last video tip about eating all your chocolate in one sitting instead of over a few days. Next peanut butter m&ms pack will be eaten all at once. 😜😂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! Super exciting!! Tell us how you go when you the technique. And so glad you enjoyed the video tip on eating all the chocolates in one sitting. I can hear how excited you are with your peanut butter and m&ms pack!! YAY!!

[@MinnaLaukkanen]

This is so great to see how you train the horse. This also reminded me on two things one of my teacher taught me: 1) Always make the correction on the front legs (by bringing in the shoulders, not pushing the hind legs out) and 2) Always remember to stop on a good moment, early enough. Helping the horse to understand travers has been a huge issue for me. I think I will now remember to use a circle to make it easier for her.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes please do. Let me know how you go! x

[@audreye7078]

What I learned is that the concept of "shoulder fore" is easier to understand to bring the shoulders in front of the hips to help bring the horse straight.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing, Audrey! x

[@sellouiseeventing2995]

I watch Harlow and you teaches me so much already and it's just magical

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it!! Love that you're learning so much from the videos x

[@briarspillane2868]

Great tip on using Travers on the circle to help the horse free up when he goes forward. I'll try this with my horse today. Mowgley is good to watch as he is expressive with his discomfort when an exercise is hard and then settles into it when his way if going improves. Also love how you use a token canter at the end as the try one more time for me and reward him with finishing 💖

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes Briar, he is amazing! Thank you so much, let me know how you go with your horse!

[@libz6570]

Wow, suppleness is really important. This video has really shown me what it is with one of my horses that is causing our problems, Suppleness!! He's pretty unbalanced. Thank you so much!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jlg9363]

I loved seeing mowgly here! He's truly blossoming isn't he?!! My biggest take away from this gem here was the idea of letting them give you just that little try before taking the win. That it's good to ask for small wins like that. I really am going to try to keep this in mind when I ride different horses. I loved that little bit of canter you did at the end. It was very pleasant I think for him and you and I want that with a horse of my own one day. 💕 🐴 ⭐ 🤯

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing your takeaways from this video, Jesse! And yes, Mowgley is doing so amazingly well! We are so proud of him!! x

[@suzanneholland9460]

Love his progress. Inspection for my young horse

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much Suzanne!!

[@ainsleygrant4665]

So great to see Mowgley again. He looks so good! I love the way you used travers to assist with his paces and suppleness. Well done! 🐴❤🐴

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is sooo back!! And so glad you enjoyed the video x

[@bethmiller8284]

I have become interested in adopting an ottb eventually but they are definitely a project and I’m no horse trainer. The Mowgley videos have been very informative. I love how you cheer every small win. It’s a very important thing to remember to do for oneself too as a learner .

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for following Mowg's progress! So glad you are enjoying the videos! I hope the techniques work for you! Tell us about it! x

[@ejmsj94]

he's come on so well, and it is so nice that you have taken us on the journey with you. I really appreciate the way you explain how to get the bigger steps and more freedom in the body. This is something I have been working on with the horse I ride so this is so helpful thank you.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're most welcome! So glad to be able to help! x

[@marciaharding3128]

Amazing! I have to remember patience and circles! Sometimes I feel like the condition of my arena works against us.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much for tuning in Marcia! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@nadiavandosselaer2779]

He has improved so much! End your training in a positive way. Yes! 😄

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YESSSS!

[@cristinafortes646]

Thnak you so much, Alicia! It's great to see how lovely Mowgley is, and how sweet you are with him! My girl is only 4 as well, she's a baby with a hot temper! As usual, this video was so inspiring - the importance of "success, than one more thing and let go", not overworking, building a bond - valuable piece of information! thanks once again.😀 Kisses from Portugal 😘

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are most welcome, Cristina!!

[@lilyfreeman1933]

this video was very informative. I love how you take things slow for mowgly but also enough that he is learning quickly.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this! Thank you!

[@horseyhils9879]

I love mowgley! It’s like your riding my horse, same age and similar issues so this series is perfect for me with my horse. Thank you! :) x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love that this video is so perfect for you and your horse x

[@dainne_]

I love how you mentioned rewarding your horse and motivating keeping them motivated. I ride an OTTB mare that is very unmotivated and doesn't enjoy people (to be honest I don't blame her, she wasn't born to be a lesson horse). Sometimes I even feel a bit bad for taking her out of the pasture, even though I'm trying to be super positive during the training and rewarding her whenever she's trying to please me. She's a bit like a horse version of me, maybe that's why I like her so much :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You got this, Dianne! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@lorettakent8973]

So helpful - I have an OTTB that could barely go to the right, and you are so correct that the difficulty is still there but just is expressed differently as they progress.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@jillsimmons6764]

It makes sense to take the little tiny wins and move on. Great advice!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes 100%!!

[@sharonklassen1800]

Really helpful. I have a 9 year old OTTB I picked up after a few trainers had failed. Doing really well now and your videos inspire!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super job! Love it!! x

[@dressage_fever6175]

Loved the hard part, sees the improvement and break with token canter to help the submission. Something soooo overlooked. Really fab to watch!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video Jade!

[@samstockbridge3989]

My biggest learning was enlarging the stride & doing leg yield on the circle to improve his way of going.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! x

[@Whisper_Of_Ankh]

Didn't know this trick with using the traverse on a circle to make the trot more fluent. Can't wait to try that out! 😀

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohooo! Sooo exciting!!

[@shannonhayden6912]

Love the clarification between when to ask for one more thing and when to just take the tiny wins. It’s too easy sometimes to take situational advice as a blanket statement, so I appreciate that you specified the reward method from the very beginning vs now adapting with his progress. Thanks for another great video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome Shannon!!

[@katemartinau]

Loving the Mowgley updates! Have missed him! 😍❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Yana! Yes he's soo back and there's more to come so stay tuned! x

[@megzjanes]

It’s so good for me to see the training in real time. To see his little signs of discomfort and fighting it, but him pushing through and you rewarding him and giving those incentives. I so often ride school horses for my own learning with these things and I love seeing you work through some horse behavior and psychology as a trainer. I think seeing that real time will actually give me a confidence boost in my own learning as well. Amazing video, as always. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you have enjoyed the video so much Megan!

[@catherinerogers882]

I really like the idea of utilising circles to help correct

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks! Love this!