Questions

Question # 189: I have been riding this little 13.1h pony for this little girl at my barn for a few months now. She used to barrel race and does not know what slow is. She has gotten so much better since I first started riding her, but...

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 87: Who can tell us why this cross country rider has their hands so wide?

Lesley's Corner

The Ultimate Rider Leg Strengthening Exercise!

Educational Discussions

Quiz # 22: In a two stride Show Jumping combination, how many opportunities are there for a half halt?

~Brianna's Corner~

Brianna's Blog Post # 4

(Mac and I doing what we love most!) It’s just what we do. I don’t know about you but I have a need to ride! I love what I do, I absolutely live to ride. I like to think of it as a hunger. If I don’t

Questions

Question # 188: I have a student who has a hard time seeing her leads while on the horse. I've tried to have her watch the front leading leg to see what lead it is, but she says she cannot see the legs at all.

Questions

Question # 187: I'm working with a horse that insists on coming above the bit in the transition into the canter. She has a solid canter, a balanced counter canter, and can do the 1* canter work pretty darn well...

Questions

Question # 186: In the sitting trot should I have a flat, straight back or more of a S shape with stomach forward of shoulders? I tried both to see if there was any difference in my horses way of going but he seems fairly ambivalent. (Katy)

~Kirsten's Corner~

Kirsten's Blog Post # 4

"Hospital or Back On" Before I even get into this topic I want to start off with a few ground rules. First, WEAR A FREAKING HELMET. Second, these are my personal opinions and thoughts, everyone is different. Third, please use common sense and air on the side of

Lesley's Corner

A Quick and Easy Rider Hand Position Self Check

~Kirsten's Corner~

Kirsten's Blog Post # 3

One Step Forward, Three Giant Leaps Back... So right off the bat I apologize if this comes across as whiny... But you know what?  I think I need to whine a wee little bit. The Beast Mare herself has been not quite right since November at this point... If we

~Brianna's Corner~

Brianna's Blog Post # 3

Thoughtful Hands Create Thankful Horses How many times have you heard someone say “think before you speak”. Good advice right! Well if you're like me you have forgotten this advice from time to time. Making the mistake of saying something you didn't mean to say or