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Ask Us: My Trainer Said Something/Did Something That Made Me Uncomfortable. Now What?
Many of us have experienced that knot-in-your-stomach, lump-in-your-throat, face-turning-red, feeling you get when someone has made a comment that catches you off guard and makes you feel incredibly uncomfortable. What...
Ask Us: My Trainer Said Something/Did Something That Made Me Uncomfortable. Now What?
Many of us have experienced that knot-in-your-stomach, lump-in-your-throat, face-turning-red, feeling you get when someone has made a comment that catches you off guard and makes you feel incredibly uncomfortable. What...
It’s Hard to Find a Top Show Pony These Days, But Don’t Be Fooled: A Resurgence Is Under Way in American Pony Breeding
Big bows and tiny braids. A line of plump, multi-hued ponies, dappled coats sparkling like a basket full of equine Easter eggs. They move well. They jump with style. They’re...
It’s Hard to Find a Top Show Pony These Days, But Don’t Be Fooled: A Resurgence Is Under Way in American Pony Breeding
Big bows and tiny braids. A line of plump, multi-hued ponies, dappled coats sparkling like a basket full of equine Easter eggs. They move well. They jump with style. They’re...
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Riding a Dull, ‘Lazy’ Horse
For the next four weeks, I’m going to give you a peek into my Equestrian Masterclass on Solving Common Horse Behavior Problems. When I have a student or a clinic...
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Riding a Dull, ‘Lazy’ Horse
For the next four weeks, I’m going to give you a peek into my Equestrian Masterclass on Solving Common Horse Behavior Problems. When I have a student or a clinic...
Why Equitation Still Matters, According to the Winners of ANRC
What do you think of when you hear the word 'equitation'? Maybe you think about the "perfect" position, or maybe you picture a flawless round that includes roll-backs and trot fences...
Why Equitation Still Matters, According to the Winners of ANRC
What do you think of when you hear the word 'equitation'? Maybe you think about the "perfect" position, or maybe you picture a flawless round that includes roll-backs and trot fences...
Can (Or Should) Your Ulceric Horse live on Gastrogard/Ulcergard?
Equine stomach ulcers are a common condition among horses in the racing and show industries, according to the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The course of treatment can vary and...
Can (Or Should) Your Ulceric Horse live on Gastrogard/Ulcergard?
Equine stomach ulcers are a common condition among horses in the racing and show industries, according to the American Association of Equine Practitioners. The course of treatment can vary and...
Let’s Dispel the Myth of the ‘Perfect Position’
In the United States, we have a very strong emphasis on rider position. There’s an entire discipline dedicated to it, in fact. That’s great, in theory, but the problem arises...
Let’s Dispel the Myth of the ‘Perfect Position’
In the United States, we have a very strong emphasis on rider position. There’s an entire discipline dedicated to it, in fact. That’s great, in theory, but the problem arises...
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