Aubrey Graham
Thoroughbred Logic: Intentional Riding Part 2 – Flexibility
“Intentional riding cannot be a rigid thing — plans and responses must be flexible. Critical thinking and smart →
Product Review: Iconic Equestrian Original 2-In-1 Saddle Pad
If you’re looking for a saddle pad that will hold up to heavy use, keep your horse cool, →
Thoroughbred Logic: Intentional Riding, Part 1
“For most young/green Thoroughbreds… too much leisure and unfocused hacking can be a contributing factor for distraction, and all sorts →
Thoroughbred Logic: Surviving the First Week Off-Track
Aubrey Graham has brought home a number of fresh-off-the-track Thoroughbreds. In this week’s edition of Thoroughbred Logic, she →
Thoroughbred Logic: When Feet Are Really Bad — Mountain’s Story
Last week’s Thoroughbred Logic centered on typical post-track Thoroughbred feet and their commonly long toes and low, under-run heels. This week’s →
Thoroughbred Logic: Addressing the Thoroughbred Foot
To shoe or not to shoe? That is not the question in today’s Thoroughbred Logic. Or, more accurately, it may →
Thoroughbred Logic: Riding the Nervous Horse (Part 3)
“If they are going to go, best to set them up for success and go forward with them. There’s →
Thoroughbred Logic: Riding the Nervous Horse (Part 2)
“Just like his transitions, progress is incremental. We might take a few steps back before we go forward, →
Thoroughbred Logic: Riding the Nervous Horse (Part 1)
Many horse owners try to calm their horses’ nerves to make them more manageable through supplements and sedatives. →
Thoroughbred Logic: Go Forward.
“The only way forward is through, the only way through is forward.” In this week’s Thoroughbred Logic, Aubrey →
Thoroughbred Logic: Go Show
“The trick with showing in the early days of training is to keep your bar low – sometimes →
Thoroughbred Logic: The First Post-Track Ride
Aubrey Graham loves the first post-track rides. They often are simple versions of “let’s see how you move and what →
Thoroughbred Logic: Earning the Walk
“And while I go trotting or cantering along, I might be hoping for a walk, but I’m not pulling →
Thoroughbred Logic: The Mounting Block
This week trainer and Anthropologist Aubrey Graham discusses getting her horses accustomed to the mounting block. Find out →
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: “Enough Rope”
“I have rarely seen a micro-managed horse get quieter when when a hand holds with down pressure near →
Thoroughbred Logic: Laughter as a Training Tool
It’s Makeover week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Staff writer Aubrey Graham is there competing with her Thoroughbreds. →
Magna Halter: Increasing Accessibility
A college project led Sara Yarger to develop the Magna Halter, a halter designed to make haltering horses →
Holiday Gift Guide: The Somewhat Last-Minute English Version
The holiday season is well upon us. Are you still looking for a gift for your favorite rider? →
Of Veterans and Horses, Part 3: Officer Ryan Hinkle
“At 42, there is finally no more embracing ‘the suck,’” explained Navy Veteran, Ryan Hinkle. “I no longer →
Of Veterans and Horses, Part 2: Jennifer Reynolds (Air Force)
“It is hard to explain… with the horses you form a connection that you didn’t know you could. →
Of Veterans and Horses, Part 1: Dogs
With Veterans Day this week, Horse Nation wants to celebrate and thank all the veterans out there. Personally, →
Standing Ovation: Detroit Horse Power
“When I step off the bus at DHP, I’m in a different world… horses taught me to never →
The RRP MegaMakeover and All the Overwhelming Gratitude
“I was (and remain) so overwhelmed with gratitude and love for those creatures, both two and four legged, →
Standing Ovation: Operation Wild Horse
Operation Wild Horse is the success story of Mustangs, veterans and one determined dressage trainer. Learn more about →
Not Ready? Do It Anyway: Aubrey & Boomer & Rhodie
“Frankly, I’m not sure that I ever feel ready with anything. I just do it anyway. And I →