Nikki has been shooting horses and riders through the lens for over 20 years. It takes knowledge of equine biomechanics, horse training and equestrian experience to capture the perfect image. Her images have dressed the covers of magazines, equine manufacturer’s calendars and been published among the pages of many websites and publications.
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To view samples of Nikki's non-fiction works simply Google her name.
As a prolific writer her wordsmith wizardry has been published accross multiple publications and platforms.
Please also check out Nikki's articles created for the community resource Catskill Horse Magazine.
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What to do when you begin including handling the reins, whip and how to administer direction to your horse given he is already broken to drive. Much good advice to help you navigate successfully as you pilot your horse from the carriage.
Learning to canter the horse is a big step in the development of a rider. Overcoming confidence and balance issues with this gait and learning how to successfully and happily 'conquer the canter' is addressed in this feature with advice aimed at the rider working at home alone.
International level British born Grand Prix dressage trainer Nikki Alvin-Smith shares her wealth of experience in bringing along young horses to finished horse with artful moves to keep training on track and workable for the horse.
Built on the author's extensive experience training both adults and their children that enjoy A and B list celebrity status. Issues address privacy, security, safety and realistic conversations that need to be had about rider's potential, horse buying options and show time constraints.
When the horse's spirit takes charge of the training focus, the mental and physical challenges presented to the rider can quickly become overwhelming. Learn how to overcome common issues that arise in both the young, seasoned and vintage horse and best ways forward to creation of a strategic partnership where the rider/trainer is just 51 percent of the equation.
Dance around the moon all you like but at the end of the evening the ribbons and prizes are worth the victory lap. This insightful article offers advanced competitors illuminating viewpoints on between being on top and the reasons top level equestrians find themselves struggling behind the pack. Fix it!
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