Absurd Helmet Excuses.
This week there was a photo of Queen Elizabeth riding at age 85. Bless her heart; she has always been...
Let’s Dance.
Love Poem
I fell in love with horses all over again this week. Yes, it was a pretty short fall and yes,...
Riding as an Art. Literally.
I am hooked on the writings of classical trainers. It isn't that I am an elitist; they use an inspiring word that...
Under Saddle: Control and Freedom.
The equestrian world can seem kind of bi-polar. Some of us ride like headless (brainless) horsemen with little consciousness for...
Boss Mare: Women and Honesty.
Lately, I am discovering I like mares more and more. They are so NOT like most of us humans. They...
Everyday Dressage.
Dressage is an equine discipline of beauty, partnership and art. YouTube is full of spectacular videos of elite horses and...
What a Parrot Taught Me About Horses.
There were a few dark years (between leaving home and having enough income to support a horse) that I was...
Get Serious about Laughing.
There is so much debate currently about methods of training: German vs. French, classical vs. competitive, natural horsemanship vs. anything...
Same Old Dressage, Brand New Eyes.
I have been preparing for a clinic this weekend at Infinity Farm. It's the my favorite clinic every year: Fundamentals...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me!
Namaste is a Sanskrit word -which means it's very old. Most translate it to some version of "The spirit in...
Dressage: A Relaxed and Forward Ride.
The foundation of Dressage for the rider/horse is rhythm. I define that as a balanced combination of relaxation and forward....
Equine Gastric Ulcers… and Sage.
I'll call her Sage. Sage was a thoroughbred mare with classic elegance. A solid bay with a long neck and...
Who Am I This Time?
Who Am I This Time is the name of a short story written by Kurt Vonnegut and made into a...
A Different Kind of Runaway.
It has been a scary week in our horse world. Everyone is aware by now that there is an outbreak...
A Lesson Horse is Born….
… and Grace gives herself a promotion. Dressage borrows lots of language from ballet -after all, we are the dancers...
Dear Drama Queen-
Dear Drama Queen, I understand getting upset. You have so much passion and desire for riding. I know how much...
Top 10 List: Riding in the Wind
Top 10 Wind List: The advantages of not having an indoor arena on the flat, windy, treeless plains of Colorado....
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