Submitted by Leslie Allen I have ridden horses most of my adult life. When my oldest daughter wanted a horse, we made the decision to purchase an older Quarter Horse gelding that had the patience of a true saint. He made us believe we could… Read More »Advice to Self When Buying a Horse
Now that I am a horse mom, I have an ever growing appreciation for my mom. I feel like I am watching my daughter grow up from her eyes. Every time my daughter insists on riding her pony for “JUST TWO MINUTES MOMMY – PUHLEEZ!”… Read More »We Love Our Horse Moms
A small gesture of love for my horse mom and all the horse moms in our community. Thank you for all you do!
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When I am working with a trainer or attending a clinic, I try to remember important words of wisdom or significant phrases that make a lot of sense for my horse and I, or made a strong impression on me. I’ve included some that really stand out for me.
No matter what breed of horse you ride, or your chosen discipline, trail riding is beneficial for your horse’s mental and physical well being.
I had the pleasure of attending a two day clinic in Ocala, Florida this week. This was a unique clinic in that its purpose was to build a bridge between Natural Horsemanship and the discipline of Dressage. Linda Parelli asked Christoph Hess to help her… Read More »The Spirit of Good Riding
Let’s look at 5 ways we commonly frustrate and confuse our horses, and maybe if we stop and think about them we can come up with some ways to help clear things up.
Being more than just a rider takes effort, consistency, trust, education, and a patience that grows out of kindness and caring.