In recent years, the discipline known as working equitation has gotten a lot of attention in the United States. While popular in many European countries since the 1990s, it has taken some time for American riders to catch on to the sport. Those who try working equitation usually fall in love with it though! It’s…
There’s definitely something special about bareback riding. It brings you closer to your horse. You no longer have a bulky piece of equipment between…
What are sensory walks for horses and have you ever heard of them before?
This is something that I believe I’ve been doing for many…
Stereotypical behaviors are repetitive, abnormal behaviors that can develop in horses kept stalled for much of the day. In fact, researchers believe that between…
Two weeks ago, a young, skinny stud colt mysteriously showed up at our place. As one might expect, I put out a call for…
Riders can spend decades looking for their “heart horse”. Some would say there’s only one out there for you, while others believe you can…
Fear can be crippling; it can stop you from living your best life. Every equestrian feels anxious or fearful at some point in their…
February is here and many riders are beginning to get their horse back in shape for the upcoming show season. And while many of…
Clicker training with horses is a unique form of training that uses a reward to encourage positive behavior. In many cases, treats or hay…
How do you slow your horse down while you are riding? What do you do first when you notice your trot is too quick,…