
07/08/2025
“A horse with a strong presence in the ring is one that captures your attention, not only because they move well, but from a brightness in their eye and energy. If you take a horse and dull it down, either mentally by drilling or physically by intense prep, you take away that shine. A horse that is mentally present, happy, and willing will always stand out. So it’s not that you can train it into a horse, but rather we should stop training it out.” -Maureen Myers
“I think of ring presence as the following: Turnout An impeccable clean horse and rider. Including the tack, the horse’s coat, and tailored riding attire. Always polished boots. ConfidenceThe rider has good posture, the horse is correctly on the bit, and they have a calm, forward entrance. The r...