Category Archives: Thinking Out Loud

General musings on the horse and the industry

I used to believe …

Posted on April 19, 2019 by liascott

We all develop our beliefs, often based upon ‘common wisdom’. As we go through life, we have a choice – test our beliefs against our experiences, and adjust them as necessary; or stick to them no matter how facts and … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged belief v fact, changing beliefs, horse abuse, horse neglect, horse shows, Horse training | Leave a comment

“Do you have a man …”

Posted on March 10, 2019 by liascott

I have been admittedly lax in keeping up on posts. There is little horse activity, with the wet weather we’ve had; so we decided to send the household into chaos and get the interior painted. Once the weather turns to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged bias, explicit bias, implicit bias, sexism | 6 Comments

There is only one ‘must’ in riding

Posted on February 23, 2019 by liascott

I’ve heard it all of my riding life, but social media seems to have brought it out in full force. I’m talking about any riding advice that begins with, “You must …” I don’t think it matters the discipline, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged "Natural" Horsemanship, bad training, equine biomechanics, equitation, good training, Horse training, horsemanship, rider biomechanics, the nature of horses | 5 Comments

Noble and the mud

Posted on January 31, 2019 by liascott

There is one constant, every winter – Noble hates the mud. Once it reaches a certain point of sloppiness, there is nothing that will entice him to cross the ‘bog’ to reach the higher ground and grass. This has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud | Tagged horse preferences, horsekeeping, horses, Noble, personal preferences, shelter, stalls, turnout | Leave a comment

Do you love your horse?

Posted on December 10, 2018 by liascott

It seems the ultimate sign of caring, to say that we love our horses. Yet, I watch as people who say they love their horses treat them in ways that do not reflect that sentiment. Even riders who create obvious … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged horse care, horse lovers, horsemanship, love, love of the horse | 4 Comments

Searching for a leader?

Posted on December 1, 2018 by liascott

Are you in search of a leader? Have you waited your whole adult life for someone to tell you when to wake up, when to eat, and when to move? Do you long for the ‘security’ of never having to … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged behavior, dominance, equine behavior, Horse training, horses, leadership | 3 Comments