Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Work-Life-Barn Balance

November 20, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#EXTRA CRAZY HORSE PEOPLE, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, work-life-barn balanceComments Off

The Idea of Order: Pumpkin Spice

November 13, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#pumpkin spice, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

It’s that time of year…

The Idea of Order: No Regrets…

November 6, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

Or at least none that anyone is willing to admit.

The Idea of Order: A Matter of Taste…

October 30, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of orderComments Off

or economics.

The Idea of Order: The Disgruntled Lesson Horse

October 23, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#disgruntled lesson horse, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

Sometimes the running commentary is unnecessary…

The Idea of Order: Pumpkin Spice

October 16, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #HALLOWEEN, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, Spooky SeasonComments Off

Does not mean the same thing to everyone.

The Idea of Order: The Struggle…

October 9, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

Because even 15 minutes without hay is a life threatening situation.

The Idea of Order: Further Proof My Horse Has It Better Than Most People

October 2, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

The Idea of Order: Termites?

September 25, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#termites, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

Seems questionable to me.

The Idea of Order: It’s Show Time…

September 18, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#HORSE SHOW, #HORSE SHOW FRIENDS, #HorseShow, #horseshowshenanigans, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

For like, five minutes, after the hours of other necessary activities.

The Idea of Order: Equine Intrusive Thoughts

September 11, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Be a Trainer, #Dressage Show, #Dressage Training, #horsetraining, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, intrusive thoughtsComments Off

Because I am sure they have to wonder about us…

The Idea of Order: Too Much Time and Money on Your Hands?

September 4, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

Buy a horse! (Or three)…

The Idea of Order: Equestrian Balance…

August 28, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Balance, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

I’d like to think we have an abundance of this, but…

The Idea of Order: This sounds familiar…

August 21, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

I suppose one might argue that love is never wasted…(even if it is one-sided)

The Idea of Order: Horse Math

August 14, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#BUDGET, #HAY, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, Horse MathComments Off

When your math isn’t ‘mathing’…

The Idea of Order: Things My Horse Could Olympic Medal in…

August 7, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, horseshoes, olympic medalComments Off

That I’d rather he not.

Paris Olympics Happy Hour: Dressage Freestyles — Mares for the Win!

August 4, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane SchmidtOlympics, Paris 2024Comments Off

And in a shock to no one, mares top the podium for today’s kür! Ok, maybe some of you are surprised, but as a mare fan I think it’s pretty fitting.
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The Idea of Order: Texts Your Trainer Could Do Without

July 31, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #theideaoforder.com, texts from hellComments Off

Seriously, don’t be that person.

The Idea of Order: Telling Lies…

July 24, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage as OCD, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #THE IDEA OF ORDERComments Off

Mostly to ourselves, which makes it ok. Probably.

The Idea of Order: ‘Sensible’ Vehicles…

July 17, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #IDEA OF ORDER, sensible vehicleComments Off

Let’s talk semantics…

Let’s Talk About “Plus-Sized” Riders — And Also, Something Called Grace

July 12, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #USDF, #USEF, plus size riderComments Off

Someone left me to my own devices to troll social media unattended. I’m sorry.

The Idea of Order: Shopping for Yourself vs Shopping for Your Horse

July 10, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #USDFComments Off

Decisions were made.

The Idea of Order: Waiving Jackets…

July 3, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#APHA Dressage, #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Show, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #USDF, #USDFRegionalsComments Off

A great idea in theory…

The Idea of Order: Sibling Rivalry…

June 26, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDER, #theideaoforder, chaos, siblingsComments Off

Horse entropy increases exponentially with each additional horse…

The Idea of Order: Good Fences Make…

June 19, 2024Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, electric fenceComments Off

Excellent chew toys.