Morgane Schmidt
The Idea of Order: Tack Addiction
I really have to stop filling up those internet ‘fantasy’ shopping carts while I compare prices… →
Unpopular Opinion Time: Dressage Needs Another Half Halt
We in the dressage community, specifically in the US, need to have some difficult discussions regarding the lack of correct training at the top of the sport. This isn’t anything new, but it continues to keep rearing its head because we continue to gloss over it. →
The Idea of Order: Equestrian House Shopping
… because it takes a special someone to recognize the beauty of ‘Living Quarters Chic.’ →
Training in the Right Way: Unraveling the Half Halt
“The half halt is a beautiful, effortless way to ask your horse…” The half halt is many things, and entirely critical to good, effective riding. But it is generally invisible when done well and rarely is it “effortless.” Let’s discuss. →
The Idea of Order: Lies We Tell Ourselves, Part 3
Because equestrians are generally an optimistic lot. →
The Idea of Order: Spring is in the Air…
Or at least the resulting hair is… →
The Idea of Order: Horse Order Form…
If only it were this easy. →
The Idea of Order: Discussing Training on the Interwebz…
Wasn’t a super swell idea during the early days, still is fairly horrible. →
The Idea of Order: Evening Riding
Because what better way to get your cardio in than by trying to catch your steed for a →
The Idea of Order: Nope.
Because some days and some activities should be optional. →
The Idea of Order: 24 Hours Sans Destruction?
Nope. 25 minutes. Tops. →
The Idea of Order: Horses as Entropy – Take # 5,457,302
It’s actually probably higher than that… →
The Idea of Order: Strength in Numbers…
If you know, you know. →
The Idea of Order: Schrödinger’s Lameness…
I mean, sure, why not? →
The Idea of Order: Red Mare vs Winter
The definition of Volatile. →
The Idea of Order: New Year, New Me?
Or New Year, New Breeches? →
The Idea of Order: Check In on Your Equestrian Friends…
Winter is currently Wintering hard. →
The Idea of Order: If Horses Made New Year’s Resolutions
I mean, they *wouldn’t*, but we can all dream. →
The Idea of Order: That Time of the Year…
Where questionable adulting is fine and calling a horse ‘Sparkle Farts’ seems like a legitimate plan. →
The Idea of Order: Things I Like About Winter
A comprehensive list… →
The Idea of Order: Coats Are Useful…
Sometimes they even keep you from getting yeeted off. →
The Idea of Order: Being Thankful…
Some are better at showing it than others… →
The Idea of Order: Pumpkin Spice
It’s that time of year… →
The Idea of Order: No Regrets…
Or at least none that anyone is willing to admit. →