Crysta Recommends:
Rider resources
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Balance Board
For those struggling with balance I can’t recommend a balance board enough. They’re affordable and a great way to improve your riding from home.
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Centered Riding Book
For my riders wanting more detail on improving their form this book has been a valuable resource. Going in depth while using simple and visual language to describe tricky concepts.
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Horse IQ
When you find yourself ready to deep dive into the different classes you may want to compete in Horse IQ is a comprehensive resource to learn exactly how classes are judged.
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Yoga for Equestrians
I come back to this video consistently as resource for my riders to stay strong and supple away from the saddle.
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Conscious Horsemanship
Equitopia and Carla Bauchmueller talk about physical and emotional connection to the horse.
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Biomechanics of engagement
Equitopia and Art To Ride offer an excellent education in engagement and developing a horse’s back
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quality of movement
Crysta breaks down correct movement in horses and how to improve your horse’s gaits.
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Improving the western horsemanship seat
Go into detail on what makes one horsemanship rider stronger than another and learn key skills to improve your seat.
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the lost art of fundamentals
Crysta dives into the importance of fundamentals in a horse and rider.
