Kick off 2023 by investing in yourself and your riding. Taking consistent lessons with a professional isn’t always in the cards, say if you keep your horses at home or are trying to manage riding with a family and a career. But that routine is so important in order to keep your training moving forward.
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 March 13-17, we’ll share a fresh and new riding exercise every day in the Heels Down Spark, the daily equestrian newsletter, curated from Ride iQ’s arsenal of Olympians and elite professional coaches. Each new exercise 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 will be tailored to improve flat and over fences work. For those inspired to take it a step further, we’ll pair each schooling exercise with access to a full-length audio lesson from the Ride iQ app.
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.
The Heels Down Spark delivers interesting stories daily, from the freshest headlines affecting the horse world, to Boyd Martin’s tips for developing rideability, the Spark combines the horse news you need to know with relevant, thought provoking content from the real world, too. Plus you’ll get exclusive career advice, product reviews and hot takes in one place. Don’t miss out – subscribe now.
In addition to the Ride iQ free trial, Spark subscribers will get 20% off their first membership payment with a special coupon code (shared in the Spark) for sign ups before March 17, 2023. New users will also receive a copy of Grand Prix dressage rider Lauren Sprieser’s 6 Weeks to Show-Ready training program, which is suitable for all levels.
Information to sign up and access the training program will be included in our daily emails. Subscribe now!