“The fear of getting hurt isn’t always something you can just get someone to kick on through, no matter how much you believe they and the horse can do what is being asked.”
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“[S]ometimes what the horse needs gets lost to the cultural expectations of what makes up a proper ride.” (more…)
“Let’s start with the fact that if you have an arena of any shape or size, you’re already winning.” (more…)
“Fellow equestrian athletes have recognized that organization in the horse industry is crucial, and what better way to stay organized than on your phone. Thanks to these great entrepreneurs, there are several different apps that have been created specifically for trainers to help with organization, building communities, and optimizing horse health …” (more…)
“What annoy[s] me so much about ‘safe’ is that it is unclear and massively subjective. My version of safe is not my client’s version of safe is not your kid’s trainer’s version of safe.” (more…)
“The wind, weather, and absurd Halloween tchotch (I’m looking at you you blow up dragons and 20-foot tall skeletons) do not create a spooky horse out of one who is usually brave. Rather, a consistent horse is one whose reactions are predictable …” (more…)
“[H]ow long should a trainer wait before deciding that their approaches just aren’t working? At what point does the horse’s training venture out of the ‘just needs a bit more time’ box and into the ‘now we’re wasting everyone’s time and the client’s money’ box?”
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