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Road to the Tevis Cup: first three weeks

The Road to the Tevis Cup, Post #2: Fantazia’s first three weeks

Fantazia’s first three weeks with me were all about me figuring out what she could and would eat and how to make sure she drank. I rode most days and we gradually became reacquainted.

Road to the Tevis Cup

The Road to the Tevis Cup, Post #1: Introducing Fantazia

Perhaps I ought to say “introducing my blog about my road to the Tevis Cup” because this is the first post. But that’s self-evident, so I’ll introduce the most important and unpredictable element of the road, my horse, PGN Fantazia.

iron overload in horses

Iron overload in horses: Is it a real problem?

Many people seem to worry iron overload in horses. They even seem to worry about iron overload in other people’s horses.. I don’t know enough… Read More »Iron overload in horses: Is it a real problem?

Trail etiquette: Riding outside the arena

Trail etiquette: Do’s and don’ts of riding outside the arena

There are fairly clear-cut customs or rules for riding inside an arena (see my blog post on Arena Etiquette). But what about riding outside an… Read More »Trail etiquette: Do’s and don’ts of riding outside the arena

advanced warm-up exercise for your horse

Training idea # 2: An advanced warm-up exercise for your horse

Previously, I explained a simple trotting exercise that is just the right mix of fun and challenging (Training idea # 1). Here, I will describe… Read More »Training idea # 2: An advanced warm-up exercise for your horse

Using a whip (or flag) is NOT horse abuse

Using a whip is not horse abuse, it’s communication

“What is that whip for?” was a comment I received when I shared my post about when to start training young horses. Yesterday on a… Read More »Using a whip is not horse abuse, it’s communication

how to wrap horse legs

How to wrap horse legs (and how to roll the leg wraps)

In this post I will explain (and show) how to wrap horse legs. To demonstrate, I will use fleece polo wraps (the yellow ones) and… Read More »How to wrap horse legs (and how to roll the leg wraps)

Horses and authenticity

Authentically me, horseback: Horses and authenticity

My fourth post on the challenge of authenticity is specially for the horse people who read my blog. Because I am most often authentically me… Read More »Authentically me, horseback: Horses and authenticity

Equine bone maturity: When can I start training a horse?

When can I start training a horse? (or variants such as when can I ride my horse? how young is too young?) is one of… Read More »Equine bone maturity: When can I start training a horse?

Working Equitation Cow Clinic: Learning about the WE Cow Trial

Several weeks ago, I watched the Working Equitation Cow Clinic in El Reno, OK. Because I did not participate in the clinic (I had come… Read More »Working Equitation Cow Clinic: Learning about the WE Cow Trial