Teaching ‘the Seat’
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...
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‘Zuckis Verboten’ – Show Jumpers in the Spotlight
A Torturous Practice among Jumpers Ends in 2022 It is with great sadness that I read how some of the really bad news around equestrian sports come from my country of origin: Germany. The...
Good Brushes: More Everything for Your Buck
Why you should use the best grooming brushes you can find …and where to find them. If you own or lease a horse, chances are you have to groom him. You can find plenty...
No bridle, no problem!
How bitless isn’t all the rage… Every horse is different – when it comes to mouth shape and sensitivity. Some horses simply cannot make peace with a bit, others are bothered by a bridle....
Transitioning From Two to One: The Incredible Moment
A guest blog article by Connie Johnson Hambley We’ve all seen it. The perfectly executed Grand Prix course or the fastest barrel racing time. The rider thinks and the horse moves. Mind and body...
Riding in Lightness – 5 Steps the Get YOU Started
Lightness is the precondition for suppleness. Suppleness starts with the rider! 5 Simple Steps to Lightness are…
World Leaders on Horseback~ Happy Presidents Day to My US readers!
Excellent article about world leaders of the past and their steeds.
Senior Horses: When it’s Time to Let Go
Letting go of your senior horse is a tough decision. We need to ask ourselves: What is the horse’s quality of life? Am I asking him/her to hold on for my sake or his/hers? Letting go can be the last kind act, the last service to our beloved equine companion. Here is a personal account on how this last service was thoughtfully and lovingly carried out.
Winter Wellness: How to Support Your Horse’s Leg Soundness during Winter
It’s that time of year again here in the Midwest and elsewhere… hard, frozen ground exascerbates the impact on the horse’s limbs, joints and hooves with every step. During bodywork sessions in the winter, I...
What my horse taught me: Change happens
We all know the saying “When the student is ready, the teacher shows up” (or something like that…). Since I am past the youthful state of ignorance where I saw life as a sheer...