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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…
Remember sitting down and taking out photo albums? Thumbing through history and even trying to remember faces of family gatherings? I look at my own photo albums and am reminded of what I rode like when I was a kid. Having fun, sunny summer days with totally un-protective headgear by today’s standards. I love looking…
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…
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…
What makes a winning hunter round? Does it seem like a secret to you? It is annoying when you see someone – who in your opinion – does a poorer round get a better score, or, gets a ribbon. What’s up with that? Why would a horse that pops the rails in the cups and…
7. Have an understanding and be safe around horses. Horses will be horses. They can, in a split-second run, kick, bite and push their way into just about anything. It’s one thing to like horses. It’s another thing to be able to understand and be safe around horses. Taking horse photos is more than…