The hunt field is the definition of Real World Riding! Solange speaks on her love of the field and how it truly is a place for All Riders…and All Horses! Next we have an interview with a long time Foxhunter who shares her riding story. Spring is here and Solange thinks that this makes it the perfect time for us all to practice our halt transitions!

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 3936:

Host: Solange of Stable Riding
Sponsor: Stable Riding
Guest: Valerie

Time Stamps:

00:32 - Solange on riding cliques and foxhunting
02:46 - Discovering foxhunting at 17
05:00 - Foxhunting basics and terminology
06:21 - Hunt fields and field master roles
07:41 - Community vibe and introducing Valerie
09:11 - Wild hunt on bad pony Pickles
10:17 - Valerie’s age and starting riding at 36
12:36 - Anxiety around “large fauna” and value of groundwork
16:05 - Why Valerie loves hunting and “church” on horseback
20:00 - Meet Gorn, the OTTB gentle giant
24:12 - Memorable joint meet and extended trot “sailing”
29:34 - Stable Riding vs show ring position and key tweaks
34:54 - Huge rear and “sit a little trouble” success story
40:00 - Rex the standardbred and foxhunting’s inclusivity
45:39 - Rider tip: practicing halt transitions