“… there isn’t any set timeline. [Horses], apparently like this year’s spring, take their time if they need it. And if they don’t — that’s great too.” (more…)
“…for Thoroughbreds, treats are an interesting thing. For many, what they know about treats depends on how they were raised on the race farm and how kind their trainer was at the track.” (more…)
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does desensitizing your horse to training aids make the aids ineffective?
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“Some of these humans — those who buy, board, ride and compete these horses — are fantastic. Many, well … no so much. In the world of selling/rehoming Thoroughbreds, I have the chance to encounter the fullness of that human spectrum.” (more…)
“[T]he rider needs to determine the metronome beat they want and then become it. Using the post to quietly insist on an even rhythm allows the horse to settle into the other asks …” (more…)
“… in order to get the outside rein to do its job, I often have to ask riders to let go of their inside rein and use it to guide not to direct.” (more…)
This week’s article focuses on keeping your horse moving forward “over or through” the fences. Read on for more. (more…)
“Sometimes pure joy & enthusiasm are possible causes of rushing, but often it is a lack of confidence that sends these horses forward faster… there are ways to figure it out, to slow down the feet, slow down the brain, & let the jumps come to you at a more reasonable rate.” (more…)
“Despite the consistency of the shape and direction of the tracks in this country, American Thoroughbreds run on both leads …” (more…)
“The trick to working with both ‘cozy’ spaces and young, never-jumped-before Thoroughbreds is a combination of single fences and a small grid.” (more…)
“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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