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 experience may disprove them. Nowhere are unfounded beliefs relied upon more than in the horse … More I used to believe …
I was about to exit my car, in the office parking lot this morning, when I looked down and saw the litter. No, this was not someone’s tossed out breakfast wrappers – but it would make some people just as crazy. This litter was a nice mix of bark and leaves, cascading over the curb … More Embracing The Messy Life
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 spring, all indoor activity goes on hold for several months, until days become so hot … More “Do you have a man …”
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 are always those people who are convinced that what they have learned, and what has … More There is only one ‘must’ in riding
A few years ago, in the course of trying to retrain Tally after the “trainer” who started her had botched it so badly, I was making one last walk circle before getting off. But my dismount did not happen as I’d planned. We’d just turned across the arena when a slight rustle was heard from … More The explosive equine
This post is about asking for your input. Three surveys, linked below, are the brainchild of my friend Caroline Stephens, for which she kindly asked my assistance. We are interested in where people are getting their riding information, particularly related to Dressage, and what information they are seeking/learning.
Horse Crazy Once Again 