1 – Introduction

helenmacdonald25 February 2021

What is the Soft and Sound membership all about? The principles and... more

2 – Self Assessment

helenmacdonald24 February 2021

What are the things which matter most to you and your horse? Use... more

3 – Foundations – Ground Work and Handling

helenmacdonald23 February 2021

Every horse and every rider will benefit from understanding and... more

4 – Horse & human body work

helenmacdonald22 February 2021

Whether your horse is in need of some specific physical support, or... more

5 – Gymnastic Lunging & Liberty

helenmacdonald21 February 2021

Young horse; old horse; horse out of work; warming up - all horses... more

6 – In-hand Work

helenmacdonald20 February 2021

An In-hand programme is a skill and an art. It can be a great... more

7 – Foundational Riding

helenmacdonald19 February 2021

Young Horse? Re-start? Want to check you’re not building your... more

8 – The Language of the Aids

helenmacdonald18 February 2021

‘It is not the circle which schools the horse, it is the aids’... more

9 – The basic gaits

Martin Almgren20 June 2023

Walk, Trot, Canter Creating beauty in all 3 gaits, ideas and... more

10 – Balance

helenmacdonald17 February 2021

Helping to improve your horse’s balance might be the most important... more

11 – Straightness

helenmacdonald15 February 2021

Calm, forward and STRAIGHT. But how? Simple exercises to help... more

12 – Ease of Movement

helenmacdonald15 February 2021

Dynamic posture, weight bearing posture, roundness, next extension.... more

13 – The Great Outdoors – hacking

helenmacdonald14 February 2021

Want to ride in open spaces? With others? At speed? Go on a fun... more

14 – Lateral Work

helenmacdonald13 February 2021

Going sideways is cool, when you understand why, and how. Step by... more

15 – Games and Obstacles

helenmacdonald12 February 2021

OK, so all of this stuff is fun if you allow it to be, but sometimes... more

16 – Developing Collection

helenmacdonald11 February 2021

Begin to challenge your horse’s longitudinal balance while... more

My horse’s emotional life

helenmacdonald10 February 2021

How does my horse feel about all of this? This content sits... more

Guest Speakers

helenmacdonald8 February 2021

So many amazing guest speakers and masterclasses with students.... more

Members Podcasts

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