“The only way forward is through, the only way through is forward.” In this week’s Thoroughbred Logic, Aubrey Graham discusses the importance of going forward. (more…)
“The trick with showing in the early days of training is to keep your bar low – sometimes really low. ‘Stay in and stay on’ is a perfectly fine motto.” (more…)
Aubrey Graham loves the first post-track rides. They often are simple versions of “let’s see how you move and what you know,” but they also can be exciting tests of rider skill and tact. First rides are a simple way to gather information on the horse’s history and gauge their potential. (more…)
“And while I go trotting or cantering along, I might be hoping for a walk, but I’m not pulling for it. Instead, I work to get their brains engaged, craft a steady rhythm and semblance of straightness, and then aim towards a functional bend and good hind end engagement.” (more…)
This week trainer and Anthropologist Aubrey Graham discusses getting her horses accustomed to the mounting block. Find out how she teaches them to be good citizens. (more…)
It’s Makeover week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Staff writer Aubrey Graham is there competing with her Thoroughbreds. We’re wishing her a great week and a lot of laughter. (more…)
A college project led Sara Yarger to develop the Magna Halter, a halter designed to make haltering horses more accessible for dexterity-challenged individuals. (more…)
The holiday season is well upon us. Are you still looking for a gift for your favorite rider? Check out these somewhat last-minute suggestions. (more…)
“At 42, there is finally no more embracing ‘the suck,’” explained Navy Veteran, Ryan Hinkle. “I no longer wake up on Monday and say, ‘shit, I have to go to work’… now I wake up and say, ‘cool! I have to go see my horse.’” (more…)
“It is hard to explain… with the horses you form a connection that you didn’t know you could. It is something I had never felt before… I had previously never formed this kind of trust and, in a way, this kind of relationship.” (more…)
“When I step off the bus at DHP, I’m in a different world… horses taught me to never give up… Horses tell us to be strong, [that] you have got this and [that] you have someone in your corner…” (more…)
Operation Wild Horse is the success story of Mustangs, veterans and one determined dressage trainer. Learn more about how Patti Gruber is helping hundreds of veterans every year through equine interaction. (more…)
“Frankly, I’m not sure that I ever feel ready with anything. I just do it anyway. And I have learned to praise the try, correct the dangerous, and laugh through all the other bucks, bobbles, and learning moments.” (more…)
Little by little, Brianna Noble is providing opportunities and breaking down the barriers to entry to the horse world for those who might no know they could have access to horses, let alone truly learn to ride. (more…)
Gentle Giants, a Draft horse rescue in Mount Airy, MD, loves to show off its seriously big glow ups! Read on to find out about good they’re doing in the horse world. (more…)
Horse Nation is bringing back the Standing Ovation column — a column dedicated to recognizing those doing good in the horse world. This week’s standing ovation goes to B.O.K. Ranch and their approach to inclusive lessons.(more…)
“All of it was an exhausting, collective lesson in learning to stop hammering square pegs into round holes — for horses, humans, life… everything. And all of that hard ‘good’ pushed me to be better horseman, maybe a better human too.” (more…)
“Not every kid in this city needs to be a basketball or football player… We’re here to give them more options. They can be a grand prix dressage rider, a barrel racer or just learn to love horses.” (more…)
