Tag Archives: horse 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
Marketing vs. Self-promotion
I thought it would be useful to write a post on marketing versus self-promotion because I often hear “self-promotion” used to negatively describe anyone trying to “promote” their training business. In the end, it all comes down to tact. Equine professionals must … Continue reading
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
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
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
Today is the First Day of the Rest of My Life
Well, hello, Blogosphere! (Do people use that word anymore?) Either way, thanks for checking in! My story is a long one, but suffice it to say that yesterday, while watching a week-old filly frolicking in her stall (sooo cute!), I decided … Continue reading