Halt, Rein-back, Cha-cha-cha.
This is how it feels: It's a trot that's resistance free. He glides with relaxed strides. At first you think...
Judging Dressage
Dressage isn't perfect, but what part is baby and what part is bath water? Watching the Dressage competition at the...
How to Ride Creatively.
Riding a horse is the simplest thing in the world. Just point 'em and kick. What's so hard about that?...
Defending Horses with Words and Money
Fair warning: I'm going to ask you to do a favor for horses. It will involve some of your time...
Admitting You’re Wrong.
Do you remember the first time you wanted to be right? It might predate memory or even language. Being good...
Women as Predators.
Do you identify as a predator? I was at a horse show a few years back, helping a client. It...
Do You Inspire Your Horse?
Do you inspire your horse? Does he volunteer more than you ask? Are you proud of who you are in...
Is That Horse Hot or Fearful? The Importance of Relaxation
It's a question I've asked groups lately, "How can you tell the difference between a hot horse and a fearful...
What's the True Value of Riding?
There's a meme that travels around Facebook that states, "Most people don't need a $35,000 horse. They need a $1,000...
Energy Without Emotion.
Some of us originally learned to ride by watching Westerns. Cowboys held both reins in one hand and jerked the...
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