WPC: Between.
Between our heads and their hearts, between our feet and their flanks, between our hands and their mouth, let there...
Wrestling with Helmet Safety.
I almost got in a bar fight a few months back. It was bad: I got frustrated and when...
WPC: Extra, Extra
It is hard to put into words what the thing is about horses. What the extra different thing this animal...
An Argument Against the Whip.
There is a time-worn adage about whips. Just like bits or spurs, whips are only as cruel or kind as...
Inspiration from Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue.
Viking re-homed, Beryl still looking. Some rescue groups prove their point by showing graphic photos of...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist
A gentle twist, a rolling curve, and a suspension of disbelief. Because why should braiding a mane be any less...
Training is Like a Box of Chocolates…
Say hello to Mr. Mustache. That's what I call him. He was relinquished to Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue and my...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art
This is an odd photo for my blog. It's a work of art, unusual gemstones in a unique pendant, hand...
Getting Happy About What You Don’t Know.
Most of us started as back yard riders. No shame, we were kids, we climbed up and rode. When we...
Horse Agility and Calming Signals.
It’s that time again. I fill a cart the dollar store and a glimpse in the rear view mirror while...
It’s a Riding Lesson- What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Photo: J.J. Fierro. It starts innocently enough, just like every other thing that happens around horses....
Calming Signals: Are You Listening?
If you are standing next to your horse and he looks away, do you think he's distracted or even disrespectful?...
Training Confidence and Trust.
There's a way that a mare can pin her ears back so hard that they make almond-shaped divots on her...
Dressage on a Rescue: Doing More with Less
Andante, ex-PMU, casts a giant shadow. I have a confession. I shop-lifted when I was in...
Volunteering 101: Come Get Me.
This week spring hit the Colorado prairie. You can tell because the temperature and the wind speed are the same....
Subtle Abuse: When Aids Become Weapons.
My client's mare is lovely; a very well-bred athletic horse. When my client bought her, the previous owner suggested my...
The Art is in the Transition.
When I see kids learning to drive these days in compact cars with automatic transmissions, I wonder where's the challenge?...
Explaining Dressage: the small print.
First of all, the reason Dressage needs some explaining is that the there are some misconceptions about this riding discipline....
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