Category Archives: Learn

Our horses see the world very differently from us in many ways. These differences in vision, due to the structure and placement of their eyes, have a profound influence on...

Few aspects of society have transformed over time like the art of courtship. There are many who believe courtship is all but extinct. Vestiges of the old-fashioned methods, like politely asking...

In short, yes, you can! When a rider’s mind is preoccupied with worry about a stop, it can result in negative anticipation that actually produces the real thing. Riders need...

Rugged, resilient and free, American mustangs embody the spirit of the Wild West. The origin of these feral wonders dates back to the 16th Century, when spanish explorers brought horses to...

Feelings of fear and apprehension can be thought of like an “alarm” going off. This alarm is the flight or fight response, a natural change in your body that happens...

Like its British Isle ancestors, the Newfoundland pony is a small, hardy and willing work horse with fabulous hair. For centuries, the breed was counted upon to clear the rugged...

The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is mostly desert, sparsely populated and contains the 4th largest reserve of natural gas on the planet. It’s also home to one of the...

Translated in the breed's native Poland, Konik means "diminutive horse". Averaging 12 to 13 hands at maximum height that is an apt description, but the breed's significance is anything but...

Postural alignment is essential to balanced, effective riding. The foundation of this alignment is making sure that our body is positioned evenly in relation to the horse's spine.   Seat...

We've all heard the familiar warnings about blue-eyed horses... "They're a special kind of crazy." "Can't work them in the bright sun." "They're a lot more prone to skin cancer."...

In sports psychology, we often talk about mental toughness and how to cultivate those characteristics as a rider. Here is what mental toughness is not. 1. Mentally tough riders are...

How does a horse's personality in the herd relate to how they behave towards people? Horses Lower Down The Herd Hierarchy Horse personality sometimes comes across as one thing with...

We all know that learning the anatomy and parts of the horse takes time and practice. But as a horse person, once you understand, you never really forget. The non-horse...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaWoeKZqF4s The first time you lay eyes on a falabella your instincts will be probably be shouting "Look at that adorable little pony!" But your instincts are wrong. Partly. Yes,...

Of all the major decisions people are faced with—getting married, having children, buying a house, buying a car, changing jobs, or getting divorced—buying a horse, unless you are a professional...

Mentally preparation is the path to peak performance. Whether your show is one day away or 30, there are countless things you can do as you countdown to the ring....

People watching you. people evaluating you. YOU in the spotlight. This type of fear is a common performance fear. For some, it’s intense and debilitating. For others, an occasional nuisance. So what can...

1. Choose "do" words Ella, an amateur rider trying desperately to conquer her nerves before her first competition, knows this phenomenon all too well. “I knew what I had to...

It's that time of year, my friends. The time when we celebrate grace, beauty and speed with an historic alcoholic beverage. Specifically, the Mint Julep. It's a rather straightforward concoction,...

Tough thinking is not pie-in-the-sky thinking: “I am the greatest rider ever! I can beat anyone, anytime!” Sometimes toughness is wrongly associated with arrogance or ego. This could not be...