My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Mounting, especially from the ground, can put a lot of stress on a horse’s withers and spine unless you use proper mounting technique. While many people recommend using mounting blocks, which helps reduce the stresses on a horse’s back, it turns out that many of us are just doing it wrong. Check out Carson Tucker’s […]
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Teaching horse safety for kids (and for adults) is one of the ways we can minimize the risk of enjoying horses. As a mother, I had one of those “uh oh” incidents years ago when my daughter was about four and I had just brought home a new horse. The first day I turned my […]
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If location is key to real estate success, then the most useful training exercises available to every rider are transitions, transitions, transitions. I know I’ve written about transitions before, but I’ve been working with Zelda this spring, getting her back in shape, working on her balance and asking her to work more sharply off my […]
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I Saw A Child I saw a child who couldn’t walk, sit on a horse, laugh and talk. Then ride it through a field of daisies and yet he could not walk unaided. I saw a child, no legs below, sit on a horse, and make it go through woods of green and places he […]
Read MoreI think we can all agree that the view between a horse’s ears is about as good as it gets. If you agree, you are sure to love the Facebook page As Seen Through Horses’ Ears. Photos are submitted by equestrians around the world, following a simple rule: Photos or videos must be taken through […]
Read MoreI think I will enjoy this one from the comfort of my living room!
Read MoreI watched this documentary last night on Netflix. Four recent college graduates of Texas A&M decide to do the “ultimate road trip” and ride mustangs from the Mexican boarder all the way to Canada. The trip had the added benefit of calling attention to the plight of the 50,000 wild mustangs and burros that have […]
Read MoreI love this video of the cat in the horse’s tail. It reminds me of my standard Poodle, Merlin. We got him when he was about a year old and he had never seen a horse before. He used to chase after me when I rode and would grab onto my horse’s tail. My instructor […]
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