Behavior
The Main Types of Horse Personalities
Understanding a few basics about horse type helps you connect the temperament traits your horse displays most frequently to how he might respond to circumstances.…
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Dressage
The Seat: Where Two Spines Meet
The place where two spines meet is where the central nervous systems of horse and rider come together. In her book Where Two Spines Align:…
4 months ago
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5 Ways to Increase Your Confidence
All riders want it and almost all wish they had more. “If only I had more confidence I could win more.” “She needs to ride…
5 months ago
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Are You a Noodle In the Saddle?
Seriously: Are you so relaxed on your horse your “supple” is a “flop”? According to rider biomechanics pioneer Mary Wanless in her book The New…
5 months ago
Horsemanship
The 24th Equine Affaire in Massachusetts Is About to Sweep West Springfield Off Its Feet
Come Nov. 9-12, North America’s premiere equestrian gathering will feature four days of non-stop horses, shopping, and horse shopping. And that’s only one of the reasons you’re…
6 months ago
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The Prettiest, Most Deadly Time of Year
With all the ghouls and ghosts ready to play their tricks this Halloween, it’s easy to forget there’s a much more sinister threat lurking high…
6 months ago
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6 Things to Consider When Selecting a New Trainer
Disclaimer: I have written this article with a focus on show jumping and my examples reflect this. However, the content holds true for all equestrian disciplines.…
7 months ago
Books and Film
A Little Bit Better
Training horses, learning how to ride them well, these pursuits can be an obsession. They can bankrupt us, disrupt other relationships, and generally make us…
8 months ago
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Words of Warning: Don’t Let This Freak Riding Accident Happen to You!
I’m temporarily out of the saddle due to a freak accident. The initial tears I cried were not of pain, but fear as the image…
10 months ago
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Are Emotions Getting the Best of You in Your Riding?
How well do you handle the pressures of equestrian? Do emotions in your riding prevent you from achieving your goals? Do they prevent you from…
12 months ago
Horse Health
Managing body condition with forage
Many horse owners struggle with the body condition of their horses. Some horses seem to gain condition easily others seem to eat and eat while…
12 months ago
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Do Horses Have Emotions?
I’ve been asked a couple of times if I think that horses have emotions. People have wondered about animal emotions for a long time. For…
1 year ago
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The Grateful Equestrian
What are you grateful for? That might seem like a strange question to ask an equestrian athlete, but the emotion of gratitude can help take…
1 year ago
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10 Natural Horse Care Tips Every Horse Can Benefit From
It seems natural is all the rage these days. Take a walk through any grocery store and you’re likely to see this label on anything…
1 year ago
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The Road Back to Riding
You’re middle-aged and you’ve decided you want to ride. It may be for the first time, or it may be after years out of the…
1 year ago
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Enjoy Your Riding First…and Then Win!
Sometimes things get fuzzy in sports and some perspective is exactly what you need. Very often my phone will ring, or I’ll get an “emergency”…
1 year ago
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Do You Know Your Riding Blind Spots?
I was inspired to write this article by a quote I come across from a friend of mine, Melinda Harrison, a former Olympic swimmer who specializes in…
1 year ago
Farm Management
Keeping Hens with Horses: The Surprising Benefits
Chances are that if you have horses, you own at least one other species of animal (and probably more). Let’s face it—horse people are really…
1 year ago
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Top 5 Takeaways From the USEF Strategic Plan
The USEF wants you back. It understands why you left or never bothered joining in the first place, and it’s prepared to earn your trust…
1 year ago
History
Not Your Typical Horse Sport
Cedar Creek, VA. The year, 2004. My mother and I packed our bags and prepared for battle. We joined up with a few friends and embarked…