Well Horses Perform Well!
Understanding saddle fit is a craft and an art that comes with thorough education and lots of hands-on experience. An experienced saddle fitter can help you make sense of the ‘landscape’ of your horse’s...
1-Day Clinic With Stefanie Reinhold and Mary Kate Henry A saddle fit clinic that empowers horse owners with a basic understanding around saddle fit and equine bodywork techniques to address tension caused by saddle...
In this part, we explore why saddle length is an important part of saddle fit. You may have wondered if your saddle fits correctly, either because you have not yet had a chance to...
Does my horse have an ulcer? According to estimates, 90% of race horses and 60% of show horses as well as a large number of the general horse population suffer from ulcers*, also called...
“I want to invite you to truly engage in the moment and agree to CONSPIRE with the most noble of all animals – our silent friend, the Horse..” This image of is Henri van...
A Classic – Revisited Today, I want to spend a little time to introduce (or re-introduce) you to a treasure in the equestrian library. Stick with me, even if you read it before and...
ARE YOU RIDING “WITH BACK”? Riding education – whether dressage, eventing, show jumping – follows a certain pattern. Once the rider develops an independent seat, is able to stay out of the horse’s mouth...
Why a Balanced Saddle Matters “Love this saddle, fits every horse!” Have you ever heard someone say that? I have, and it makes me cringe. While certain horse types share similar features (e.g. the...
How to discover your rhythm and keep up with your horse We all have heard riding instructors say to ‘get out of our horse’s way’. This can mean many things, from soft hands to...
Grooming Like an Old-school Pro. Horses have been around for a lot longer than our modern conveniences like horse vacuums and show sheen spray. While we can be grateful to have access to these...
Stretching with the aid of a treat – usually carrots – is a great way to keep your horse flexible without causing any damage. So-called “Carrot Stretches” can be found all over YouTube and...
The (nearly) lost art of teaching fundamental concepts When it comes to riding instruction – especially around the difficult task of teach ‘the seat’ – how would you finish the sentence: “I wish….”??? I...
…In the Barn & Beyond Gratitude. It’s been quite a few years that this powerful concept – thousands of years in the making – has moved into the spotlight of our consciousness. From Oprah...
