A short catch up episode on why I've been away for so long, navigating a big concussion, understanding how the peri-menopause has effected me and my horse riding and how the ponies are getting on. Link to the academy: https://www.alignedequitation.com/thealignedrideracademy Link to the meno calculator: https://zoe.com/menoscale Link to concussion protocol: https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/BEF_concussion_guidance.pdf...
May 15, 2025•45 min
Unlocking Your Horse’s Nervous System: The Key to Better Riding and Connection In this episode, we take a deep dive into the horse’s nervous system and how it influences movement, behavior, and overall well-being. Understanding how your horse processes information, reacts to stimuli, and regulates stress can transform the way you train and ride. We’ll explore how you can work *with* your horse’s nervous system to build trust, improve relaxation, and create a more responsive and confident partner...
Mar 28, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This is just a short episode to say thank you, a huge milestone passed this weekend and I wanted to jump on and say a massive thank you.
Mar 25, 2025•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, we dive into the surprising connection between your nervous system and your riding performance. It’s not just about technique or strength—how your body processes stress, balance, and movement plays a huge role in how you connect with your horse. Learn how tuning into your nervous system can help you ride more confidently, fluidly, and in harmony with your horse. Whether you’re struggling with tension or just looking to enhance your feel, this episode will give you the insights y...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the power of breathing as a rider. This is part 2 of our focus on breathing, and we’ll explore how simple adjustments to your breath can make a huge positive impact on your horse. It’s a powerful and thought-provoking episode that will not only get you thinking differently but also give you practical tips to support your horse through better breathing.
Mar 18, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Are You Breathing Correctly? Transform Your Riding with Better Breath Breathing correctly is something I’m incredibly passionate about because it’s one of the most common issues both in everyday life and the horse world. Poor breathing habits can lead to a whole range of problems, from tension to lack of connection with your horse. In this episode, we’re tackling the basics: how to know if you’re breathing correctly and, if not, how to retrain yourself to breathe the right way. Let’s start here ...
Mar 14, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
I realise I've said this before but I am back, 20925 has so far been a bit brutal, but there is light in my diary and so recordings are coming...
Mar 12, 2025•12 min
Starting this year with some thoughts on what we need to think about when making plans for our horses.
Jan 17, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 85
A short episode with something to think about for the new year
Dec 13, 2024•27 min
In this episode I address the issue that can be so prevalent in winter, or any season that is an extra challenge with horses, how do we stay motivated?
Nov 29, 2024•53 min•Ep. 83
In this episode I discuss the horses brace, and how this can effect the way your aids are responded to, if you are doing the work yet still feel like you are using more pressure than you'd like, whether it be with the legs, the seat or the reins, have a listen. The answer could be here.
Nov 08, 2024•42 min
In this episode I discuss a few things we need to consider when riding in spurs, and whether we or our riders should really be choosing to ride in spurs. I do not advocate riding in spurs, but I know a lot of people do, I used to also and have since learnt and taken time to think about really what is best. This episode is about explaining what we need to know before making that choice.
Nov 01, 2024•26 min
A little different but still hugely relevant, in this episode I have a little thought about our responsibility to our horses on how we show up for them. And why they may like us to show up slightly differently.
Oct 25, 2024•28 min
This is a follow up to last weeks episode about the riders seat, this time addressing the more forward thinking horses and how it is as equally important to think about our own bodies and how our seat functions with these types as it is with the more shut down horses.
Oct 18, 2024•34 min
In this episode we deep dive into the importance of the riders seat www.alignedequitation.com
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
I love proprioception, its a long word to say and spell, but its soooo important to riders, in this episode I dive into why its so important and what we need to do about it. www.alignedequitation.com
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Sep 29, 2024•5 min
In this episode I give you little update about our new pony, but also get you thinking about how we use rider alignment and pressure, how we need to be in a state of awareness to be able to use less pressure.
Sep 27, 2024•59 min
In this episode I delve into the detail of what the riders core is all about, why its needed, and what it actually is www.megparkinson.com
Sep 18, 2024•49 min
Just a little catch up this time, let you know what's been happening in life here and why I may have been a tad quiet.
Sep 06, 2024•38 min
In this episode I talk about how we can make constant positional changes in our riding and why we cannot just try and do it in our weekly lessons. www.megparkinson.com
Aug 09, 2024•34 min•Ep. 73
Just a dip in the water as we jump back into recording, a little ramble about why school movements are important for helping us improve our own riding whilst supporting our horses journey too. www.megparkinson.com
Jul 23, 2024•28 min
In this episode I talk about what to do if your saddle slips, answering a question from one of you I cover what we need to think about first and a few things that aren't spoken about when it comes to saddle fit and rider straightness To delve into more rider biomechanics and join me for live online classes head to https://www.megparkinson.com/thealignedrideracademy To hit up my instagram and watch all there free content over there head to https://www.instagram.com/megparkinson_equestrian_coac...
Feb 01, 2024•37 min
In this episode I talk about some essential areas of getting the most from your riding lessons. Give you tips on how to save yourself money and stress in the long run and get you thinking a little bit more of what may be happening when you try to correct things. To delve into more rider biomechanics and join me for live online classes head to https://www.megparkinson.com/thealignedrideracademy To hit up my instagram and watch all there free content over there head to https://www.instagram.com/me...
Jan 27, 2024•26 min
This is the audio from a webinar I recorded last week, so many of you came along to the live and since then a lot of you have watched or listened back to the recording that I thought to kick the year off I'd share it here too. Here's the two main links to the things discussed that you may need visual for Goal Pyramid: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/9a/15/de/9a15de25a6e6e5bc5e5226a3c5a43320.jpg&tbnid=qeq04nJbw2etNM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https://www.pinterest....
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Part 5 of this audio lesson mini series
Nov 13, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Part 4 of this audio lesson mini series
Nov 12, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Part 3 of this audio lesson mini series
Nov 11, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Part 2 of the mini audio lesson series
Nov 10, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Have me coach you in your ear with this mini series, within my academy you have access to over 70 audio lessons so I thought I’d treat you to this mini series about riding a good bend.
Nov 09, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 63
