We all know that riding is a great way to get exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with our horses. However, we must be always aware of the inherent risks involved and how our actions reduce or increase these risks. What are inherent risks? Inherent risks are risks that are an unavoidable part of riding…
Today I was standing by the dressage ring watching my working student lunge her horse when one of the boarders asked if there was something wrong with the horse. I was kind of stunned. Do people not lunge their horses as part of their regular routine? Actually, when I stop to think about it many do not. And…
It seems like everyone is talking about Mindset these days. I hate to even bring it up, but your mindset really does effects how you ride. To put it simply your mindset is the way you think or perceive the world. We all have a mindset: good, bad, ugly, and in between. It is how we look at…
So today I rode with Herwig Radnetter former head of the SR school. He didn’t tell me anything I haven’t heard before. I think most clinics are that way. We worked on transitions because the dressage world revolves around transitions. And keeping my horse soft and light in the bridle. Transitions are everything in our world and…
So, I had my second date with “The New Guy” on Monday. I remembered how to ride. The Man, has his feeling hurt a little bit. He is aware that he is not getting the attention he is used to. He is kind of like my second husband. He is capable of doing what I need him to do,…
Continuing my quest for Gold, there is not straight road.
I am asked this question all the time. How much should I charge to haul a client’s horse? Or is it worth it to purchase my own truck and trailer? Or should I just pay someone else to haul my horse? As an instructor I take students and horses to horse shows about once per month. In order…
There is a fine line between emotional fitness and emotional shut down. There difference can make or break your business.
Burned out and ready to quit? We have all been there.
Today I had a very new experience for me. And I just have to share. I tried to fire a boarder today. And she would not leave. Today is the first day of the month and as required by my boarding I emailed her last night to give her a 30-day notice to move her horse. I…
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