Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Education: Riding Instructor (SRL 1), VBR Coach
About
Elin is a qualified and certified SRL I riding instructor and certified VBR (vertical balanced riding) instructor, and runs her own business training horses and riders. Elin works to create sound horses and to find balance, partnership and joy. With riders, she is especially passionate about the seat and how it affects the horse.
Articles by Elin Ravander
Training
Groundwork exercises for a 3-year-old Ardennes
Hi! I have a 3-year-old Ardennes who seems to love working b...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Training
Managing a sensitive cold-blood trotter over fences
My horse gets so strong when we jump and pulls towards the f...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Training
Forward drive in a newly backed 4-year-old pony
Hi, I've just brought home a 4-year-old pony who was backed ...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
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Muscle-building exercises for a B pony
I've bought a 7-year-old B pony who had been in work and tra...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Training
How do you work a horse into an outline?
Hi! It was quite a while ago that I rode at riding school, a...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
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Teaching a horse basic dressage
Hi, I ride a category B pony and she was backed by her owner...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Horse Behaviour
Relationship exercises with my horse
Tips for connection exercises so my horse listens to me and ...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
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Dressage exercises for variety
I need some tips on good dressage exercises, it is so easy t...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Training
Exercises for a fast, lively horse
Hi, I'm a groom for a very fast horse who finds it hard to s...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
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Groundwork to strengthen the bond
My share horse and I would love to start working more from t...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Training
How do I ride a strong horse?
When I ride, the horses can sometimes get a bit livelier and...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor
Training
Fun bareback exercises
Any tips for fun bareback exercises you can do in all gaits?...
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Elin Ravander
Riding Instructor