Legally Speaking
The 5 Figure Sale Danger Zone
Looking back over “horse deals gone bad” in both my personal and professional career representing horse owners and trainers, the most difficult disputes to resolve…
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Books and Film
All You Need Is a Box…
In a world filled with technology and a gazillion gizmos intended to make life easier but sometimes overcomplicating it, it can be a relief when…
2 months ago
Learn
Fall Leaves, Are They Toxic?
Fall is here! The leaves are changing and the temperatures are cooling off. It’s hard to imagine that such a pretty time of the year…
2 months ago
Training
Roll, Roll, Rollbacks!
“Often, the lessons I teach are not so different from the lower level to the higher level—it’s the expectations and technicality that vary,” says Canadian…
2 months ago
Legally Speaking
Q&A: How Can I Protect My Horse Out On Lease?
Q: I am preparing to lease out my 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding for the first time, and, while I know and trust the lessee, I’ve…
4 months ago
Barn Hacks
Goldfish in Your Water Trough?
When I was a kid, I remember winning a goldfish at a school carnival (what a thrill!). I took it home and put it in…
5 months ago
Legally Speaking
I Want To Board Horses at Home, What Legalities Should I Know?
Q: I have a nice four-stall barn and outdoor ring at home where I’ve kept my two horses for years. Now, I’d love to make…
5 months ago
Horse Health
Can Your Horse Tell if You Are Angry Just by Looking at Your Face?
Horses are complex social animals that rely on body language and facial expressions in order to communicate. As any horse person can attest, this communication…
5 months ago
Books and Film
What’s Your Horse REALLY Saying?
We all wish we knew exactly what our horses were saying to us. Is that a nicker of welcome, or just, “Bring me breakfast”? Are…
7 months ago
Horse Health
Getting Smart on Sarcoids
You’re grooming your horse one afternoon when you notice a rough, hairless area has appeared on his jaw. Is it ringworm? A wart? Though these…
7 months ago
Horse Health
Forage Facts
Forage is the most important ingredient in the horse’s diet, yet the choices in forage species and form are sometimes daunting. Understanding the types and…
7 months ago
Training
Riding a Square for Better Turns
British dressage instructor Sally Amsterdamer specializes in flat training show jumpers. Judging by her client roster she’s rather good at her job. Irish team members…
7 months ago
Horse Health
The Fence Made to Measure at Gothenburg Horse Show
Imagine you’re a taking an exam… In a stadium that seats 12,000 spectators, during an international sporting event that is broadcast live to a television…
8 months ago
Psychology of Sport
5 Common Mistakes that Could Be Holding You Back in the Show Ring (and How to Fix Them!)
I had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Wellington circuit this winter to work with our Grand Prix clients, up and comers, and riders just…
8 months ago
Horsemanship
Does Your Horse Have a Solid Foundation?
Whether you and your horse are just starting out or you’ve been riding together for years, the secret to getting results beyond what you’ve been…
8 months ago
Horse Health
Keeping Your Feeding System as Natural as Possible, Part One
Horses are non-ruminant herbivores also known as a “hindgut fermenters.” Their digestive tract is made up of a simple stomach, small intestine and large intestine.…
8 months ago
Horsemanship
All is Fair in Love and Training?
When riding, training, and competing, it seems we are constantly trying to balance how to be kind to our horses while still establishing boundaries that…
9 months ago
Tack Talk
How Important is Your Saddle, Really?
Growing up with horses, we gave saddle fit only the most cursory of consideration. More often than not issues were “solved” with the addition of…
9 months ago
Training
Master Canter Transitions and Controlled Turns with the 3s and 5s Exercise
A little inspiration can go a long way! Whether it’s beginner group lessons, advanced gymnastics, exercises for a young horse, or schooling a specific skill,…
9 months ago
Training
Developing an Elastic Arm and Independent Seat
“When you have elastic arms and an independent seat—you support your upper body from your security in the tack and balance in the stirrups, not…