A “good seat”, that ability to follow the movement of the horse, remaining in balance, centered, directing the horse with …
Learning to ride is a lifetime journey. There is always more to be discovered and mastered. As with any learning …
No matter which continent you live on, there is likely a time of year or a type of weather that …
Beginnings are everything. How you start your ride can build rapport and connection with your horse and get you both …
I have a little challenge for you today… In most of our interactions with our horses, we focus on what …
It is no fun to ride a horse who feels like they aren’t enjoying having us up there. We ride …
Riding down a wooded trail, across an open field, along a country lane, or across a rocky ridge – these …
Have you ever received the riding instruction of “open your hip” and not sure what it meant? Or have you …
When your feet feel stable and “connected” to the stirrups, the rest of your riding can also improve. The stirrups …
Do you ever feel as though you just cant get with the movement of your horse? Like you are just …
Posting trot is a gait many riders struggle to learn and struggle to do well. It may feel difficult to …
We all know the frustration of riding the so called “lazy” horse. No matter how hard we kick or cluck, …
I love working with the so-called “problem horses”. They are the ones that have always made me better as a …
Ever wondered why horses can behave so differently for different people? Perhaps you’ve been having a problem with your horse, …
What causes the big 3 jumping problems? Refusals, run-outs, and rushing? Watch any lower level jumping class and you are …
Many horses can be called “spooky”, they over-react to harmless things in their environment – a blowing leaf, a flapping …
Horses can do many things that are annoying, frustrating, or downright dangerous. Take Finn, the young horse who likes to …
When we are riding or working with horses, is it important to “be the boss?” Do we need to establish …
“Get back on the horse” isn’t just advice for riders, it’s become a saying for not giving up, being brave, …
When we climb onto the back of a horse with a mind and behaviors all it’s own, we are always …
You’re out on a trail ride, walking through the grass along the fence line when your horse spots it – …
You’re about to go into the canter. Your instructor has asked you to trot to the far side of the …
Think of a time when you were completely immersed in what you were doing. You lost track of time and …
Safety is important for every rider. Even the most experienced among us can still have accidents. But there is one …
Have you ever finished grooming or bathing your horse, then turned them back out in their field only to watch …
What do you do when you are stressed? Scratch your head, crack your knuckles, fidget with a pen, rub your …
Accidents do not only happen while riding. They can happen at anytime, sometimes while doing the most mundane of tasks. …
It’s an unfortunate part of horse care and ownership, but horses do get sick and injured. When they do, the …
Blanketing is a tricky topic in horse care. As owners, we want to provide our horses with the best care …
We’ve all had the pleasure of needing to give a dewormer or other type of oral medication to our horse …
What is connection? A word that is so commonly used, yet so widely interpreted. It is essential but can be …
I’ll admit it, I love fitness. I believe that being in shape makes us better riders and I’ve been an …
The first time you find these thoughts in your mind can be gut-wrenching. “Is this ever going to work?” Maybe …
The role of the horse in human life is changing. Horses are no longer needed for transportation, or for military. …
The equestrian community is one of strong opinions. What is right, and what is not. What is cruel, and what …
Horses have a lot to teach us. They teach us how to be good observers and listeners, they teach us …