Horse people are, by nature, very giving. Many of us willingly give time and money to causes we believe in, from supporting our local animal shelter to caring for the needy in our communities. But how can you help...
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on our blessings and the things we’re grateful for. But I don’t think that needs to be limited to the "big stuff.” This Thanksgiving, let’s ponder some of the smaller things...
Everyone has a list of important things for which they’re thankful. Family, friends, homes and jobs are at the top of most lists. However, once you probe a little further, you start to discover more personal, less generic "thankful-fors.”...
Any breed of horse can compete in dressage, but as you look further up the levels, the competitive field becomes a bit less diverse. Tall, muscular European warmbloods dominate the upper levels as they have been bred for generations...
I think my greatest natural talent as a trainer/instructor is a keen power of observation. This is ironic since my eyes have clinically poor acuity! Perhaps it’s more accurate to say I’m visually intuitive and able to discern what’s...
The winter months may bring fewer chances for riding, but that doesn’t mean our equestrian lifestyle has to be put on hold. It’s time to take advantage of time for other things, like reading! This is the perfect hot...
I come to you all in shame this week as my loyal adherence to no-stirrups November took a serious hit this week. It’s not that I gave up and took my stirrups out of their resting place in the...
Photo: VladyslavDanilin/thinkstockphotos.comThe season of gift giving is upon us. When it comes to the equestrian world of gift giving, things can get tricky. What size blanket should you get your friend for her horse? Those breeches are on sale!...
Hello and happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s been happening in the horse world this week.We’re big fans of this story about firefighters, police, a veterinarian and a horse owner working together to rescue a...
Have you felt bad about your riding lately? Caught yourself thinking, "My horse and I have plateaued, our canter departure stinks, and I’m too old to be in the Olympics one day”?
Don’t fret! What do we do when we...
