Riding in the Foxhunting Field and How to Halt Correctly for April 28, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

About this episode

Solange discusses the joys of foxhunting and the importance of practicing halt transitions with guest Valerie.

The hunt field is the definition of Real World Riding! Solange speaks on her love of the field and how it truly is a place for All Riders…and All Horses! Next we have an interview with a long time Foxhunter who shares her riding story. Spring is here and Solange thinks that this makes it the perfect time for us all to practice our halt transitions! Horses in the Morning Stable Riding with Solange Episode 3936: Host: Solange of Stable Riding Sponsor: Stable Riding Guest: Valerie Time Stamps: 00:32 - Solange on riding cliques and foxhunting 02:46 - Discovering foxhunting at 17 05:00 - Foxhunting basics and terminology 06:21 - Hunt fields and field master roles 07:41 - Community vibe and introducing Valerie 09:11 - Wild hunt on bad pony Pickles 10:17 - Valerie’s age and starting riding at 36 12:36 - Anxiety around “large fauna” and value of groundwork 16:05 - Why Valerie loves hunting and “church” on horseback 20:00 - Meet Gorn, the OTTB gentle giant 24:12 - Memorable joint meet and extended trot “sailing” 29:34 - Stable Riding vs show ring position and key tweaks 34:54 - Huge rear and “sit a little trouble” success story 40:00 - Rex the standardbred and foxhunting’s inclusivity…

People in this episode

Host: Solange

Guest: Valerie

Topics covered

• foxhunting
• riding techniques
• community in riding
• halt transitions
• inclusive riding

Keywords

• foxhunting
• halt transitions
• riding cliques
• community vibe
• groundwork
• inclusive riding
• anxiety in riding
• OTTBs

Sponsors

Stable Riding

Mentioned in this episode

Places: hunt field, Stable Riding

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