I have been hesitant to write too much about my TBI. It seems that a lot of people don't understand the impact it has on a person, not just physically but also emotionally. You don't realize how much you take things for granted until everyday things ...
I wrote earlier in the week about advice for your first horse show. Congratulations on getting out there and giving it your all. There is one more thing we want to do before we put your first show away in a scrapbook somewhere. We want to look back and...
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Where did the year go? I can think of many things that I'm thankful for in this Thanksgiving season: family, friends, and our family farm to name a few. What about the horses though? ...
This is something that I have heard frequently in my life with horses. I have even been known to say it myself to a client who is having a rough day with their horse. In case you ever wondered what exactly that meant, here is my interpretation. We A...
I always learn something every time I teach a lesson. Whether it is a big, lightbulb moment or something small that I don't realize until later on, I never finish a lesson without having learned something. Not Teaching Nearly as Many Students Since ...
When thinking about horses and riding, it can often be beneficial to have a list of "non-negotiables," whether on a paper or simply in the back of your mind. Helmets Riding with a helmet, in my opinion, should be non-negotiable. If you get on a ho...
It is the season to start thinking about Christmas Cards! If you are a horse owner, I'm sure you would love to include your horse or horses on your holiday cards. It can be easier said than done sometimes, though. Here are some tips! Pick Out the Ac...
When you're riding your horse in a lesson or on a group trail ride, is he listening to you? Or is he just following the horse in front of him and taking you along for the ride? Safety This is a safety issue, for one... if your horse is just followi...
In my opinion, there are things that great riders do that good riders don't. They are little things, but they make a big difference. Putting the Time in and Taking Any Riding Opportunity Possible The first difference between a great rider and a goo...
Molly was boarded at our barn for many years before we owned her. Her owner had been injured on another horse and had a lot of physical pain due to the injury. She had bought Molly in hopes that she would be able to ride again sometime. She chose he...
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