Dear Non Horsey Horse Mom
My mom and childhood horse, Candy Dear Non Horsey Horse Mom, I see you, hooking up the trailer and setting off to shows and clinics. I see you learning how to bridle a horse, because I’m too…
The Future of Classical Dressage
Classical dressage is one of the most beautiful, harmonious forms of equitation out there. This weekend I had the privilege of speaking with the talented Maria Cooke, current practitioner of Classical Dressage. She shared her insights into…
French Words Every Dressage Rider Should Know
If you are passionate about dressage, particularly what most people refer to as “classical” or “academic” dressage you’ve probably noticed a trend in the language used. Due to the influence of the old masters and the heavily…
5 Tips for Surviving Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Survival Guide: The Eating Disorder Version If you’re anything like me you probably look at this day with a mixture of panic and dread. What should be a beautiful day full of love and family…
Overcoming FEAR, together
If your dad is anything like mine he’s probably full of corny sayings that he loves to pull out when the setting is right. A lot of these are just plain silly (I’m looking at you “How…
How Saying YES Can Transform Your Horsemanship
Interview with Anna Blake I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Blake, a wonderful horsewoman, coach, and writer. We discussed her personal philosophy towards horsemanship, as well as her incredible story from farm girl to professional…
Recognizing & Dealing with Stress
This may seem like a crazy question given the circumstances, but do you ever take your work home with you? Do the things that happen in the course of a work day, a mad boss or a…
Canter Bounce
Having the opportunity to work with a variety of horses is such a blessing… here is a quick snippet of a strengthening exercise with one of my favorite horses, Tupelo. He belongs to a friend and mentor…
Ready…set… Breathe
The world feels a little bit out of control right now, doesn’t it. I know personally I’ve had a huge weight in my chest, this feeling of things not being “right”. So I wanted to reach out…
Consent based Training:
How do I gain my horses consent? What does it mean to be an ethical horse trainer? This week I had the opportunity to explore these questions with Tista Wicklow, the creator of Mind Heart Horse, an…