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Horse training is an art form that requires skill. This skill is composed of facets including: Build Trust Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, particularly with a horse. Spend time getting to know your horse and building a strong bond of trust. This will make your horse more willing to work with you…
Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching a Working Equitation clinic for a group of enthusiastic riders in Anagance, New Brunswick. The clinic was organized by Elaine Sode of the East Coast Working Equitation Group and held as a part of the growing movement and interest in the sport. When people think of Working Equitation…
Working Equitation has been on my radar for a few years now and it is gaining traction for good reason. It combines the precision, beauty and partnership of dressage and the purpose of a “working horse”. And you know what? It’s fun. I travelled to the East Coast Working Equitation Symposium and shadowed Working Equitation…
My Own Back Yard I’m happy to be in my own back yard. Here, where it is safe, secure and one of the hardest decisions I have to make is whether to purchase regular butter or continue with vegan margerine (we went vegan with the marge, but, I’m making biscuits to have with our beef…
Getting back into the saddle can be a difficult thing. It can feel awkward, particularly if you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror in your breeches! But confidence? It’s not something you either have or don’t. It’s a skill. A muscle. And like all muscles, it gets stronger with practice even if you’re…