Category Archives: Thinking Out Loud

General musings on the horse and the industry

Be eclectic!

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

The barn I spent so many years riding and teaching in was nothing much to look at.  It was your typical dusty pole barn, so common in the Western U.S.  Built by cowboys for year round roping practice (there was … Continue reading →

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Death of a Tack Store

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

Another tack store is closing.  This one is the nearest to us, well known and respected in the area.  In a region once teeming with tack stores, it is sad to think that we will soon be down to one. … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the bullies win!

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

Does life run in themes?  Or does it just seem that way because things will stand out that resonate with a current focus in your life?  Perhaps someone will study it one day.  Whichever is the case, bullying seems to … Continue reading →

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Leadership lessons from horses

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

Inclement weather and a crisis at work have been a roadblock to working with the horses in the last couple of weeks.  They get hugs and scratches from me, during evening chores – and seem happy to see me on … Continue reading →

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Principle above technique

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

If there is one thing that can stir horse people up, it’s a discussion on technique.  I don’t care what discipline you are in, as soon as you start to discuss technique or method, opinions are strong, and dismissals frequent.  … Continue reading →

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What is a master?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

There has been a recent debate, in a Facebook group, on what qualifies someone as a “master” in the realm of Dressage.  It has been triggered by several “Master Classes” conducted by people whose only qualification has to do with … Continue reading →

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Where is your line?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

We all have a line.  It is invisible.  You may not be aware of your line, or think much about it.  But, you know when someone has crossed that line.  Everyone’s line is in a different place.  Take the recent … Continue reading →

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