Dear Horse World29 Heinä 2025

BONUS: Free Guided Ride Series with Laine Ashker — Horse Training Exercises to Build a Balanced Canter

Why is balance the word every rider hears again and again—but still struggles to master? In this special episode, 5* eventer and Grand Prix dressage rider Laine Ashker breaks down exactly what balance means, why it matters across every discipline, and how to actually develop it—in both your horse and yourself. This conversation is the foundation of her 3-day "Building a Better Canter" guided ride series, and it's packed with real talk, practical tools, and mindset shifts you can start using today. Whether you're retraining an OTTB or refining your ride before the next show, this episode will reframe the way you think about balance. 🎁 Free Bonus for Listeners:
Get a better canter, one ride at a time with Laine Ashker's full 3-day "Building a Better Canter" Guided Ride Series—FREE 👉 noellefloydplus.com/orders/customer_info?o=213079 Key Takeaways:

Why balance is more than posture—it's rhythm, energy, and self-carriage
How lunging without side reins builds better movement
The "100 transitions" method Laine uses in flatwork
How to ride a half-halt that actually works
What balanced jumping feels like—and how to get there
How to adapt exercises for where you and your horse are today

About Laine:
Laine Ashker is a 5* event rider and Grand Prix dressage competitor known for her bold, clear teaching style and passion for developing confident, rideable horses at every level. She's trained everything from off-the-track Thoroughbreds to top-level sport horses and is a longtime fan-favorite in the equestrian community. 🧠 Ready to feel what better balance really means? Press play.

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