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?
Arena etiquette: Do’s and don’ts of sharing an arena with others
In this post, I will list some basic rules regarding sharing an arena with others. In this post on Trail Etiquette, I list some ideas… Read More »Arena etiquette: Do’s and don’ts of sharing an arena with others
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
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 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 (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)
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
Best bras for riding horses: What to look for and where to find them
Finding a good bra for riding is essential for both comfort and looks. I still remember listening to my mom chat with another female rider… Read More »Best bras for riding horses: What to look for and where to find them