The Barn Aisle: An Equestrian Podcast

Flatwork is very important for developing horses for jumping. Being mindful of the tempo of the horse's gaits will help improve their quality. Incorporating transitions and an exercise such as the "spiral-in" will help the horse engage the hind end. This is an episode featuring a recording from a lesson taught by Denise.Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper

In this episode, Denise explores the curious similarities between driving a car and riding a horse.Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses. Music: DriftMaster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silv

A brief overview of the EHV outbreak in California in February 2022. Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV) is a very contagious virus and can cause fever and respiratory illness in horses. A variant of EHV-1 can also cause neurological disease. Check out he links below for a deeper understanding.Resources: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV) and Equine Herpes Myeloen

Denise made an audio recording of one of her lessons, and is sharing it part of it with you. This portion of the the lesson focuses on the ABCs: Arms, Base of support, and Connection.In this episode:A trot warm up exercise to lengthen and secure the riders leg.Arm awareness and its effect on the horse's carriage and balance.Connection: riding the horse "from back to front

Companion video to Walk The LineDenise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn owner, draws on her experiences from over 30 years of professional work in the industry by sharing knowledge and ideas to help with riding and caring for horses.Do you have a question or an idea for the show?Interact on FB and IG @barnaislepodcast, Twitter @barnaislepod Music: Dri

It's time to enjoy a summer of horse travel now that the pandemic appears to be winding down!In this episode. a brief overview of:Transportation for horses to shows or other venuesTow vehicle and trailer service checklistPaperwork for travel, vaccinationsWhat do I need to bring?Denise's Complete Show Packing ListDenise's Trunk Packing ListDenise Youell, a USHJA certi

Some brief thoughts as I reflect on the past week of competition.Do you have a question or an idea for the show? Visit the Barn Aisle on social! FB and IG @barnaislepodcast Twitter @barnaislepod

Update on new episodes.Do you have a question or an idea for the show? Visit the Barn Aisle on social! FB and IG @barnaislepodcast Twitter @barnaislepod

When riding in a clinic, realize what your have learned (positive and otherwise) and apply it to your future rides.In this episode:Clinics are great for a fresh look at your riding and training.Approach clinics with an open mind and a desire to learn.Take both praise and constructive criticism as valuable input to your knowledge base.Practice! Denise Youell, a USHJA certified hunte

Why do riders not spend more time working their horse at the walk? In this episode:Horse's footfall and moments of suspension in the trot and canterHorse's footfall and lack of suspension in the walkUnderstand following the movement of the horse in the walk with the rider's bodyRider body awarenessDenise Youell, a USHJA certified hunter/jumper horse trainer and barn