Category Archives: Training
The Loading Continues
I’m very excited to report that we made great progress with the butt-bar! Newton fully loaded successfully 3 times including closing the butt-bar, and he was able to load with my helper standing at the side of the trailer and … Continue reading
Progress!
This weekend, I went back to the proverbial drawing table with trailer loading. On Saturday, I gave it a go on my own. My approach was, if Newton is relaxed and respectful, so am I. If he gets rude, I … Continue reading
Never a Dull Moment
There is always something when it comes to horses. When you hear someone describe a horse, 9 times out of 10 they will list all of the great things about the horse, and then there is a BUT… With Newton, … Continue reading
Can I get a Longe Lesson – Please?!
When I decided to refocus my riding to dressage, I made a valiant effort to find someone to give me regular longe lessons. Shockingly, this was much more difficult than I had expected! I would hear things like, “you’ve been riding all … Continue reading
Posted in Riding Philosophy, Training
Tagged dressage, equestrian, Horse, horseback riding, Longeing, Spanish Riding School
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What To Do When Your Ride is a Bust
I hope you read this title, made a guffaw, and said, “What?! No ride is ever a bust!” And, honestly, I agree with you. No ride is ever a bust, and it is the difficult ones that often teach us … Continue reading
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Tagged dressage, equine, Horse, horse training, horse trouble, training issues
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Ride As If
I’ll admit, I haven’t been feeling ready for show season. Between my struggles to find a saddle (stay tuned for a saddle fit post coming soon!), the looming financial toll, and the fact that the test movements were not confirmed … Continue reading
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Tagged dressage, horse show, horse training, horseback riding, USDF, Wendy Jago
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Equine Affaire
I attended my first Equine Affaire earlier this month. Boy, what an experience! A friend and I were on the fence and finally decided at the last minute. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but it was bigger, … Continue reading
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Tagged dressage, equestrian, half-half, Horse, horse training, horseback riding, Jan Ebeling
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Essential Equestrian 