The hot weather is just starting here. I've been enjoying riding as much as I can, and had a particularly nice ride last Monday morning before the heat and bugs ... Read More

Does your horse have its papers? Not a passport--although some horses have those too. Unfortunately the papers have been lost for my mare Trillium. I could probably track them down ... Read More

Lynda Tellington Jones is the creator of Tteam and Ttouch. Photo Pricegrabber Her method is a complete holistic approach to horse training. Using specific touches and exercises designed to provoke certain responses ... Read More

It wasn't that long ago that EPM wasn't a concern in my area. Photo 2007 Richard Dudley The main host of the disease, the opposom, did not live here. Blame it on ... Read More

What is equitation? It probably means a lot of things to a lot of different people. Everyone's goals are different, and for some it may simply mean staying comfortable - ... Read More

Clinton Anderson was born and raised in Australia and became a U.S. citizen in 1997. Photo Pricegrabber His mentors were some of the best on both continents. With the reputation to 'train ... Read More

At one time or another many of us (at least the female of us) have tried to trim our own bangs. Chances are without good instruction, we ended up ... Read More

One person's counter canter is a another person's wrong lead. Photo K. Blocksdorf A few years ago we were at a horse show when the judge asked for a counter canter in ... Read More

Richard Shrake is probably one of the most well known natural horse trainers in North America with his step-by-step methods suitable for any riding discipline. Photo Pricegrabber His technique is to understand ... Read More

At our house, the horse trailer sits in the driveway most of the summer, there's an old saddle decorating the porch railing and be careful as you come in the ... Read More

Canadian horse trainer Chris Irwin has developed his own brand of horse training. Irwin teaches that by learning to be better leaders and improving our skills, especially our own body ... Read More

A long time ago it was quite common for ladies to ride aside. Photo K. Blocksdorf I've often been tempted to ride Trillium aside, just for fun. I have ridden aside, in ... Read More

I have to admit, tying a quick release knot is one thing that I can never make stick in my brain. Photo 2006 K. Blocksdorf Even when I was competing in ride ... Read More

Summer is almost here. That means kids are soon out of school, families will be heading out on vacation and everyone will be taking full advantage of the great weather. ... Read More

Recently my mother, to condition her two long distance horses, has been hitching them up to a cart and driving them. Driving your horse can be a lot of fun ... Read More

I'm updating this blog post because brides-to-be are still sending me their ideas for weddings on horseback. I've only been witness to one wedding on horseback. Bride, groom and attendants, including ... Read More