As a rider, your goal should be to maintain an effective seat that follows your horse’s movement. A quiet seat stays out of the way and doesn’t disrupt the horse. Eventually, you’ll learn how to encourage movement through your aids. Your body needs to carry itself properly for you to be the best rider you…
Even buying the boring school supplies, like basic pencils and notebooks, would make me so excited! Does anyone remember Lisa Frank binders? Those were the days! I definitely associate this time of year with those feelings of excitement so I am not surprised that every September I want to purchase new riding pieces or horse…
If you’ve had horses for any length of time, it’s probably safe to assume you’ve spent many an hour shoveling poo. Since the average horse produces around fifty pounds of manure each day, this adds up quickly, as one might imagine. Manure management is essential not only for aesthetic reasons but for health reasons…
with another couple over dinner about planning an upcoming camping trip. I am spontaneous by nature and love camping so I immediately agreed. Instead of waiting for a couple of weeks I shouted: “let’s go this weekend!” That gave us Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (morning) to get our game face on and hit the…
Travelers can visit some amazing horse getaways in the United States. Each destination offers something unique! From live horse racing and A-rated shows to scenic trail rides and beach adventures this top list of equestrian places will wow you. Some of these cities are hidden gems, while others are well known by the horse community….
I would have not been able to explain myself. I knew the feeling but wouldn’t have been able to put that feeling into words. Growing up I did compete in Western disciplines, but I am in no way a competitive person. I was successful but also completely content with second place, third place or no…
I recently spent 5 days at Tryon International Equestrian Center, where I got to help Jackie with Hamster. I showed him in two undersaddle classes, rode him multiple times a day and was his groom for the Baby Green Hunter division. I had a blast and gained some much needed confidence. Most importantly, however, I…
Though it’s often confused with acupuncture, acupressure involves no needles, making it an easy, effective tool to use in everyday life with horses. TCM views the body as a whole, integrated system with mind, body, and spirit all being connected, and one of the foundational beliefs is that a life force, known as chi,…
I’m a very visual person and love photographs mixed in with stories. I love the tangible and I love to dog-ear pages so I can revisit what inspires me. When I’m ready to recycle the issue I take one more run-through and tear out pages and put them in a folder for future reference. Here…
Bringing your horses home to your own property after boarding them somewhere else is a dream for many horse owners. Before you make the big move, there are some things to consider to prepare for a smooth transition. Fencing If your property is already set up for horses, you may be a step ahead, but…
