Find That A-Ha Moment In The Saddle With Ride iQ
Looking for some riding goal inspiration? Ride iQ and Heels Down have you covered.
Learn from world-class riding instructors like Peter Gray, Gina Smith, Holly Hepp Hudspeth and Lauren Sprieser by listening to their expert tips and advice to sharpen your aids, polish off your flatwork and troubleshoot rider position pitfalls shared in the Heels Down Spark.
Heels Down is partnering with Ride iQ, the equestrian coaching app for riders of all levels, to inspire you to keep going, no matter what your path or training level goals are with your horse.
Whether you’ve gotten back into riding after taking time off or you’re balancing riding with work and family (or both), Ride iQ exists to help you be the best partner for your horse within your schedule and budget. Independent rides can feel boring and monotonous, but they don’t have to. Ride iQ provides structure and guidance during your schooling rides, making them purposeful and fun.
For the week of Oct. 16-20, we’ll share a fresh clip pulled from podcasts and audio lessons every day in the Heels Down Spark, the daily equestrian newsletter, selected to help inspire an ‘a-ha’ moment. Each clip will be laid out for riders to prepare and try at home, no matter if you have an area or ride in an open field. Riding exercises, curated from Ride iQ’s arsenal of Olympians and elite professional coaches, will be tailored to improve flat work, rider position to help you build on good riding habits. Each lesson comes in the form of an audio clip that you can listen to and try while you’re in the saddle.
Ride iQ is a first-of-its-kind iPhone and Android app with listen-while-you-ride audio lessons taught by top eventing, dressage and hunter/jumper coaches. Ride iQ has lessons and progressive programs for every level of horse and rider pair. Whether you’re introducing the fundamentals or polishing upper-level skills, Ride iQ has instruction that will meet you where you are. Unlimited access to hundreds of audio lessons and podcast episodes for all levels of riders is just $30 per month. Every account comes with a 14-day all-access free trial and you can cancel anytime.
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