Tag Archives: pro tips

Brooke Nicholls has groomed for some of the biggest stables in Canada. Whether a professional groom or just a helpful friend or spouse volunteering for the weekend, keep this list handy...

You're late for your class. You're racing to tack your horse, learn your course, and oh yeah, get your long hair up and under your helmet with some semblance of...

There are plenty of situations you can walk into without a plan. Horse showing just isn't one of them. Whether it's a quick weekend away or a two-week-long extravaganza, "Working Equestrian's"...

In any discipline, reaching a plateau is an inevitable part of the training process. A horse and rider can’t grow in leaps and bounds with every single ride. The plateau...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVgZAenjNDE Mastering the elusive tail braid is like riding a bike. At first, it's hard to find the balance you need to secure a steady start and coordinate the opposing...

Good base, bad base, good base, bad base, good base, bad base, good base. It takes time to learn how to ride, and it often requires decent teaching. I learned...

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve been holding out on you. There is one simple exercise that I uncovered a while ago and haven’t shared here. And it’s a...