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:

1. Host: Solange of Stable Riding
2. Sponsor: Stable Riding
3. Guest: Valerie

Time Stamps:

1. 00:32 - Solange on riding cliques and foxhunting
2. 02:46 - Discovering foxhunting at 17
3. 05:00 - Foxhunting basics and terminology
4. 06:21 - Hunt fields and field master roles
5. 07:41 - Community vibe and introducing Valerie
6. 09:11 - Wild hunt on bad pony Pickles
7. 10:17 - Valerie’s age and starting riding at 36
8. 12:36 - Anxiety around “large fauna” and value of groundwork
9. 16:05 - Why Valerie loves hunting and “church” on horseback
10. 20:00 - Meet Gorn, the OTTB gentle giant
11. 24:12 - Memorable joint meet and extended trot “sailing”
12. 29:34 - Stable Riding vs show ring position and key tweaks
13. 34:54 - Huge rear and “sit a little trouble” success story
14. 40:00 - Rex the standardbred and foxhunting’s inclusivity
15. 45:39 - Rider tip: practicing halt transitions