Tag Archives: Horse
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
Horse Show Checklist!
Last weekend, a student and I went to watch the Waterloo Spring Classic dressage show. I am sure many of you feel the same when I say that there is nothing more motivating than going to a show and watching … 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
Saddle Fit Series – Tidbits
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I’ve taken on the saddle fit series challenge. I think it’s very valuable to know and share all of this information, which can make for happier riders and happier horses! It is, however, A … Continue reading
Posted in Saddle Fitting
Tagged English saddle, equestrian, Horse, Marcel Toulouse, Saddle, saddle fitting, Toulouse
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Tip of the Week
Tip of the Week: To attract new customers, make sure all of the links on your website work and that your social media, if you have it, is updated regularly. A non-functional website or stale social media is worse than … 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
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Tagged Business, equestrian, Horse, horse training, Marketing, Promotion (marketing)
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Saddle Fit Series – The Basics
Saddle fit can be one of the most challenging obstacles we face as horse owners. It is both an art and a science, and if you talk to 7 saddle fitters and you will get 7 opinions. Not only does … Continue reading
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Tagged English saddle, equestrian, Horse, Saddle, Schleese Saddlery
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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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Managing Expectations
A colleague of mine used to love the phrase “managing expectations.” I’ve found this mindset has uses in many areas of our lives, especially when teaching and training. As riders, we must check our expectations at the door and “let … Continue reading
Posted in Riding Philosophy
Tagged Charles de Kunffy, Communication, equestrian, Horse, horseback riding, Sports, Training
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Essential Equestrian 