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....
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