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To Scrape or Not To Scrape

Cooling your horse down after a workout is extremely important. This is especially important for those experiencing summertime temperatures right now and needing to cool down their horses. There is a lot of common things that people are doing, and a new research study just launched some results that have got some shocking information to share..

To Wrap or Not to Wrap

Its normal for most of us to put boots or wraps on our horse when working them as protection. But what if boots and wraps could cause more damage than good? We are going to look at the different types of horse boots, and if they are worth putting on your horse’s legs. There was a study done at the virtual Equine Symposium 2021, and…

Mental Games of Horses, Be in the Now

Today, we are going to talk about the mental game of riding horses and competing with horses because it is such a huge part of the equation, and not always do we give it enough focus. It is always, what is my horse doing and how can I help my horse and what is the horse training part. But what about the human mental part of what is going on.

4 Reasons a Horse Says No

I’ll never forget the day my horse refused that barrel jump. I was 13 yrs old and my parents gifted me my first horse. A bay Quarter Horse gelding named Mission. He was a total dream. Mission and I did everything together - jumping, pleasure, trail, and even barrel...

Liberty Lies Exposed – And How They Are Holding You Back?

I dreamed of playing with my horses at liberty - out in open spaces, on the beach, cantering, and dancing together in rhythm. For years I tried and for years I failed. I was a successful horse trainer and competitor under saddle… I could even ride my horse...

Your horse might like you but not respect you… or vice versa

Like, Trust, Respect These are all very important with our horses and yet they are not dependent on one another, nor if you have one does it mean you have the other. Throughout my workshops and clinics working with many students I often see people struggling to...

Self Confidence as a Survival Skill

I've started working with my Thoroughbred for the 2021 RRP makeover, Senor Louie. He retired at age 12 with 104 starts. He's a solid warhorse but was lacking self-confidence. His biggest challenge has been being herd bound. Calling, not able to stand still,...

The Best Gifts for Equestrians and Horse Crazy Friends

Do you have a horse crazy friend or partner and want to find them the perfect gift? Look no further, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for equestrians from cowgirls to dressage queens there is something to make everyone happy. I connected with some of...

Mustang vs Thoroughbred Makeover

A Mustang vs Thoroughbred Makeover This week I hope to be getting my 2nd mustang for the Georgia TIP mustang training challenge (I will compete Sept 14/15 in Georgia). Since I am crazy pregnant with only about 4 weeks to go, some of my friends are arranging to pick up...

Confidence Building Part 4 – The game you need to play with your horse

Confidence-building is one of the most important things we can do for our horse. The more confidence building we do helps them be safer to work around and less likely to have panic responses in new situations. Even if you have no desire to ride over tarps, jump...