The English Saddle Tree 1 – Tree Points
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...
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“Saddle Fit & Bodywork – A Path to Sustainable Wellness”
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...
Principles of Saddle Fit – Saddle Length
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...
What You Need To Know About Equine Ulcers
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...
An Invitation to Conspire – with Your Horse
“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...
Book Review: Anatomy of Dressage
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...
The Rider’s Back Muscles – Part 1 Erector Muscles
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...
A Balanced Saddle
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...
Rhythm – You’ve Gotta Have It!
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...
Old School Grooming
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...