The horse industry is obviously very expense. You could spend a lot of money fast if you aren't careful. When it comes to tack, there are some items that I will always spend money on the best, and other items that are easy to find used and save some of that hard earned cash. Five
It doesn’t matter what sport it is, if you work hard at it and give it everything you’ve got, then you are a great role model for the younger generation to stick to their goals. Sports teach us discipline and how to work as a team. Now have you ever been on the sidelines of
I had to share this in my blog because it is the best description of why growing up with horses is the best way to grow up. I couldn't have said it any better myself, and I wish I knew who the author was because he/she really got it right. My daughter turned sixteen years
Emmy is an eight year old student who comes in a small package but carries a lot of spunk. She has been riding with me for three years now and started showing last year at the POA shows. Her first full year of showing she came home from the year end banquet with three trophies
The older I get, the more I don’t understand what is so horrible about aging. I’ve always heard my relatives complain about aging. They’ve complained about their faces sagging and wrinkling, their bones aching and creaking, their minds fading into a forgetful stew. Will all of these things happen? Of course they will! But honestly,
Being at a barn with many different types of trainers and boarders, I get asked a lot about my POAs (Pony of the Americas). Of course, the first thing they mention is how adorable they are. One of our students has a black and white leopard POA named Chip, and everyone who hasn’t seen a
If you want your child to be a well-rounded individual, you should encourage them to try as many disciplines as possible! Equitation and horsemanship requires discipline and great posture; trail begs patience and accurate footwork; reining requires perfect timing at higher speeds; jumping conquers fear and weak legs; speed events such as barrel racing inspires
Our very first student of the month is Erin Schulte! Of course, I had to make Erin first because she actually hasn’t ridden with me for at least six months now that she is so busy in her new endeavors! But she still comes out to visit when she can and almost everyone in my
I have a horse in training that is inspiring me to speak out about this. The first time I went to lift up on her reins, while adding leg, to bring her body together and round her back up, her first reaction was to bring her head up and brace on her bit like it
Another thing I would like to speak about in these posts is strong female leadership. I teach all of my students to be leaders on horseback. In a horses mind, every time they have interaction, there is a leader and a follower. Yes, sometimes as beginner riders, the lesson horses will trump the leadership position
