What is a 40-mile ride? It cannot be LD (Limited Distance) because LD’s must be between 25 and 35 miles. But ENDURANCE RIDES must be… Read More »What is a 40-mile ride? Semantics, suggestions, and many photos
Table of Contents Most popular technique: Do not read the question (or just read the first few lines)Runner-up: Read the question but ignore it and… Read More »How to discourage questioning in an online horse forum
Once again I’ve been entertaining myself with my camera, and as I did last year, will post the less terrible pictures (for official photos by… Read More »Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show 2018
To finish is to win… Right? Well, not really. To finish is to accrue miles. To win is to complete the distance first (and be… Read More »Racing vs riding and the US Endurance debate
How to recognize and treat Sweeney Shoulder in horses: ideas to manage your horse’s return to health. This blog is for everyone searching for information… Read More »Recognize and Treat Sweeney Shoulder
Many pictures taken from the stands during the final evening performance of the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show 2017… Sadly, I lost… Read More »Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show 2017
I love “hot” horses… And lately I’ve been seeing a lot of suggestions for calming down a horse that is assumed to be “too hot”… Read More »In defense of “hot” horses
(Skip to the review)The Zaldi Endurance saddle Endur-Light: Several months ago, someone posted a Zaldi Arze Adjustable endurance saddle for sale on the Endurance Tack facebook… Read More »Review: Zaldi Endurance saddle Endur-Light
Table of contents Some backstoryBitsThe BosalMechanical HackamoresWhich is bestSidepulls and other bitless optionsCombination devicesWhat to consider when choosing a bit or bitless optionPoll: What do… Read More »Bits, bosals, hackamores, and sidepulls
Do you ride? Yes? Then you might love Cowboy Dressage! You can do it with any horse–no need to buy something new and expensive. Use… Read More »Everyone can do Cowboy Dressage 🙂