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Training in the Right Way: Let’s Talk About Spurs…

And their purpose and how to use them correctly (rather than like a jerk).

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The Idea of Order: Too Much Social Media

When Doom Scrolling hits a little too hard….

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Training in the Right Way: Why We Don’t Pull in Dressage

This week I’m tackling another reader submitted question, this one focusing on why we pulling on the reins

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Only Equestrians — Manure Edition

More equestrians really should moonlight as gastroenterologists…

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The Idea of Order: Diet Time…

Who’s terrible idea was this anyway?

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The Idea of Order: Clinic Day Conversations With Your Horse…

Because nobody enjoys being the weekend’s entertainment.

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The Idea of Order: Your Planner vs Your Horse’s

Because some of us have to *work* around here to support this three-ring circus.

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The Idea of Order: Requests My Horse Ignores…

Because really what I have to say is more of a *suggestion* anyway.

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The Idea of Order: Tack Addiction

I really have to stop filling up those internet ‘fantasy’ shopping carts while I compare prices…

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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

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Equestrian House Shopping

… because it takes a special someone to recognize the beauty of ‘Living Quarters Chic.’

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Gwyneth McPherson

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,

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Morgane Schmidt

The Idea of Order: Lies We Tell Ourselves, Part 3

Because equestrians are generally an optimistic lot.

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The Idea of Order: Discussing Training on the Interwebz…

Wasn’t a super swell idea during the early days, still is fairly horrible.

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The Idea of Order: Evening Riding

Because what better way to get your cardio in than by trying to catch your steed for a

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The Idea of Order: Nope.

Because some days and some activities should be optional.

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