RELAXED AND FORWARD: Since 2010, an archive of weekly horse training essays. My dogs say it's their turn now. Happy to oblige, it's all affirmative. Including words from a gray mare on the fine art of aging cantankerously.
Dressage, Natural Horsemanship and Android Technology
Woody Allen says, “I am at two with nature.” That pretty much describes how I feel about technology. Embracing the...
Holiday Half-Halt.
“The threat of Christmas hung in the air…” This is a stressful time of the year. Some of the...
When I Die, Can I Come Back as Your Horse?
I have heard that line a few too many times. I guess it's meant to be funny. I was flattered once when a...
Zappa and Einstein: Riding out of the Rut
Here at Infinity Farm we are riding in a rut- literally a rut runs along the rail of the arena....
Strong Words for 'Weak' Riders.
I was at a dressage show earlier this season and overheard two women talking about a rider they both knew....
Why More Lessons?
“How long do you think you will have to take lessons?” Twenty years ago and I can still hear that...
Riding as Meditation.
Riding can be a form of meditation in the best sense- a release from day to day drama and worry....
Let the Real Treat be You.
When I was younger, I always carried sugar in my pocket because it felt so great to have my horse...
From a Whisper to a Scream.
"Stop nagging him!” If I am not yelling, I am certainly speaking in a loud, firm voice. How did...
Dressage Queen in a Parade Saddle
It is a vintage parade saddle, the kind the Lone Ranger rode Silver in. I am a dressage rider, we...
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