Riding with a Fused Ankle plus How To Kick Correctly

To continue our Rider Body Theme, John joins the episode to discuss learning to ride with a serious ankle injury as well as riding through procedures for it. Then Solange breaks down a basic but vital skill : Kicking!

Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 13:

Time Stamps:

  • 00:29 – Solange intro & disclaimer
  • 01:10 – “Stable riding” concept
  • 04:59 – Rider adaptations & injuries
  • 11:04 – Meet John
  • 12:00 – John starts riding
  • 13:27 – Ankle injury story
  • 17:24 – Fox hunting & first field
  • 19:44 – Ireland hunt story
  • 28:31 – Lab intensive & safety
  • 31:28 – Ankle fusion rehab
  • 36:48 – New mare Bookie
  • 38:27 – Advice to injured riders
  • 40:23 – Leg aid/kicking lesson

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