A Public Service Announcement: The Answer is Forward.
In a normal week I probably suggest, chirp, cajole, beg, and sometimes yell- the word forward at least 3 million...
Cheer up! It’s all your fault.
We've all been there: Schooling our horse, asking for something, but not getting the right answer. We try one thing...
Is My Horse Suitable for Dressage?
The 2012 Summer Olympics concluded this week. Dressage got a bit more attention than usual, partly because of Great Britain's...
Duke Ellington has a Message for Dressage Riders.
It goes without saying that Duke Ellington is right, about most everything. And even horses agree. But I get ahead...
Braids and Breeches: The Perfect Ride.
There were lots of great rides in Spirit's 25 years, but this was the most perfect ride... Spirit was something...
Walk Detention
I've been remembering my first experience in Walk Detention. It was the dark ages and I was a training level...
My Horse is Too Sensitive (Part One.)
"My horse is really sensitive. He isn't a just a Quarter Horse, you know. He needs special handling." When I...
“I Have Such Hope for This Species.”
Some riders are convinced that their horse has a devious plan for world domination- at their expense. Or that their...
Give Peace a Chance- Start in the Barn.
This is the time of year holiday greetings include Peace on Earth. We need it- there is so much conflict...
Part Three: Thanksgiving Every Day.
Christmas is bearing down, getting closer every day, and I continue to defiantly focus on Thanksgiving, a week away. I...
Part Two: Thanksgiving Every Day.
Last week I had a bit of a Christmas rant (read) and declared I would celebrate Thanksgiving until New Years....
Let’s Dance.
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...
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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