Relaxed & Forward Blog

Cowboys, Dressage Queens, and Respect.

I got badmouthed by a cowboy recently. He dressed the part way too seriously. It’s okay, in dressage we think...
Read More about Cowboys, Dressage Queens, and Respect.

How to Train Your Horse to Hate Arena Work.

Does your horse go better out of the arena? It seems like some horses just won't go forward and no...
Read More about How to Train Your Horse to Hate Arena Work.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur.

A wild thunderstorm rolled through during the afternoon of a sweltering blur of a day. Sweat and rain mixed, leaving...
Read More about Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur.

Horses and Tulips.

At some distant moment in the past, probably after seeing The Miracle of the White Stallions when I was a...
Read More about Horses and Tulips.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Ephemeral.

Like a northern breeze across the prairie: just an instant of a moment in an hour of her life. Forever...
Read More about Weekly Photo Challenge: Ephemeral.

When to Dismount and Say Thank You.

The post-ride congratulatory noodle. "Asking your horse to hold your weight at the halt, like gossiping...
Read More about When to Dismount and Say Thank You.

Tips for the Fat Rider. (What?!)

Derriere, it's French for cute. And proud of it. Are you are just too fat to...
Read More about Tips for the Fat Rider. (What?!)

Riding with Intention.

He knows what you're thinking. Does anyone think they can hide their feelings from their horse?...
Read More about Riding with Intention.

An Equine Cure for a Type-A Personality.

First, consider the horse. He is a majestic, elegant animal with a free spirit--intelligent, playful and spontaneous. He is nothing...
Read More about An Equine Cure for a Type-A Personality.

Left in the Dust: Your Ridiculously Slow Response Time.

Have you noticed that horses are incredibly quicker than we are? I'm going to tell you the good news about...
Read More about Left in the Dust: Your Ridiculously Slow Response Time.
Search
Categories

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your name and email to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.