Trail Ride! Many riders begin riding just for this activity. Trail riding provides a relaxing break from the day to day grind. It gets you out in nature, connects you with your horse and gives you time to spend with friends. However; problems can and do arise. Can you diminish the likelihood of issues and handle those that occur? With proper planning you can! Here … [Read more...] about Tips for Safer Trail Riding
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Anger
"Holding on to anger is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die." Buddha Anger. It seems to permeate our society. We see road rage, spousal abuse, child abuse, and anger management classes. Why has anger become such a problem? Or was it always there we are just more aware of it now? Do you ride angry? I know I get angry at my horses … [Read more...] about Anger
Should I Change My Horse’s Bit?
Should I Change My Horse's Bit? This is a question I received last week. The client wanted to know if they needed a new bit for their horse. Since this customer was a boarding client and not in a lesson or training program, I hadn't really paid much attention to how the horse worked. The question was asked in the barn aisle, so I couldn’t see the horse work either. The … [Read more...] about Should I Change My Horse’s Bit?