Channel Archives: Learn

I have unearthed more strange words in the horse world. Though, to be fair, it’s easy to do. What can be difficult is getting to the root of these words...

This idea was given to me by one of my adoring fans. Can I say that? “I have adoring fans.” It’s a stretch really, it was a Facebook friend and...

When I was sixteen and first learning how to drive a truck and trailer my mom was my educator, for better or worse. Driving straight ahead, as you know, is...

#MasterclassMonday is a collaboration between Horse Network and NOELLEFLOYD.com to empower equestrians to help troubleshoot your training, master your mindset and up your game. This month’s instructor: show jumping trainer Simone Starnes. In...

For as long as I can remember I have known the line, “Lady Godiva is a freedom rider.” I say it from time to time, but for the life of...

#MasterclassMonday is a collaboration between Horse Network and NOELLEFLOYD.com to empower equestrians to help troubleshoot your training, master your mindset and up your game. This month’s instructor: show jumping trainer Simone Starnes. No...

To me, horses have always symbolized life, love and friendship, because that is what they’ve brought me. However, they’ve also brought me vet bills, bruises and heartache, but that’s horses...

#MasterclassMonday is a collaboration between Horse Network and NOELLEFLOYD.com to empower equestrians to help troubleshoot your training, master your mindset and up your game. This month’s instructor: show jumping trainer Simone Starnes. Our...

Three terms plucked from my dwindling list of topics. I’m running with the theme of, well, from the neck up. The Old Four-in-hand Necktie Knot When we hear the term...

Carolyn Cohen is an equine bodyworker, biomechanics expert, and independent tack fitter who founded her company, CC fits, in 2018. Her Equestrian Masterclass, Equine Biomechanics and Bodywork 101, teaches you...

What separates a business from a hobby or passion project? Easy: a business is designed to turn a profit. Your equestrian business is no different, no matter if you're trying...

Carolyn Cohen is an equine bodyworker, biomechanics expert, and independent tack fitter who founded her company, CC fits, in 2018. Her Equestrian Masterclass, Equine Biomechanics and Bodywork 101, teaches you...

Human beings are hardwired to be bad lie detectors when it comes to strangers. You may think, Pfft, not me. I’m excellent at spotting a liar. And you’d be wrong....

What is the difference between being desperate to win versus determined to win?  The difference is losing or winning in the ring. Yes, it is THAT key. I sent a...

I’m a hippomaniac and a hippophile. You are as well, and I know this because I’m writing about it, and you are reading about it. It means we are excessively...

Carolyn Cohen is an equine bodyworker, biomechanics expert, and independent tack fitter who founded her company, CC fits, in 2018. Her Equestrian Masterclass, Equine Biomechanics and Bodywork 101, teaches you...

We riders often have laundry lists of the qualities we value in horses. These can be general, like most competitors wanting athletes in their barns, and they can be specific,...

Ratcatcher. What a great word. As always, this word said in the general public would conjure up a very different image than if the word was spoken at a horse...

#MasterclassMonday is a collaboration between Horse Network and NOELLEFLOYD.com to empower equestrians. Every Monday we’ll bring you a new lesson from a leading trainer or professional to help you troubleshoot your training,...

You’re in the saddle for your daily hack, when you start to hear the grating noise of your horse grinding its teeth against the bit. You try several times to...