As the first schooling shows start opening up, I like to remind my students who they are-and aren’t-competing against when they show, and how I expect them to conduct themselves. Here’s a letter to all of my students going to shows this year.
Read MoreHades and Brooklyn are next up for a photo critique! Hades is jumping this square oxer really well, using his back for a nice round shape up over the fence. Brooklyn has a great eye and her back is totally flat, which will help her recover well on landing.
Read MoreOnce upon a time I was 14 and was looking for a project pony. When I say “project pony,” a few requirements were obvious (at least to me).
Read MoreIf you, like me, rely on an outdoor surface to ride, bad footing can ruin your day, week, month, even season. So rather than going slowly insane as day after day goes by without riding, let’s consider how we can combat the negative emotional, mental, and physical setbacks when riding isn’t possible.
Read MoreEver been confused by dressage terms? What’s the difference between “frame”, “round”, and “collection” anyway?
Read More“No foot, no horse,” is how the saying goes. But how about, “no farrier, no feet”? …
Read MoreMe, after the lesson: “Do you have any questions?”
7 year old student: “Yes. What is Buttercup’s favorite color?”
This sport is all about feeling. We are all just chasing feelings. Some people get accused of chasing ribbons, but it’s not really about the ribbon-a $2 piece of cardboard and material …
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