The deeper dive into breath and riding: what it does to your seat, and a few things to try, at home and in the saddle.

Feeling straight and sitting straight aren’t the same thing. A quick test to find out which way you lean, and why your horse already knows.

A stiff contact can start at the thumb. Not always, but it’s a good place to look. Here’s how one small change frees your wrist, your elbow and your horse’s mouth.

Many riders treat the half-halt as a rein aid. It starts somewhere else entirely, and it isn’t effective until you give.

Many riders hold their breath in transitions without realising it. Here's what that does to your seat, and what to try instead.