#IDEA OF ORDER
The Idea of Order: The Many Faces of Mare
They’re all so relatable….
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The Idea of Order: Lesson Horses
Perpetually disgruntled.
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The Idea of Order: Winter in the Indoor…
Nobody loves this. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Many Faces of Mare
So.Much.Expression. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Caption Contest
The one where you win a custom tail bag.
The Idea of Order: Keeping Your Priorities Straight
A good horseman knows that the horse always comes first. (more…)
The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the Season…
More astute observations from the equestrian world. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Myth of Sisyphus — Equestrian Edition
Remember the story of the king who was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill only to watch it roll back down, over and over again for all eternity? Morgane Schmidt offers a horsey spin. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Cost of Saving Money on Hay
When it comes to hay, horse owners are like the crazy people who camp out in front of Walmart on Black Friday. Morgane Schmidt explains. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Trouble with Grooming
It’s a give-and-take situation, literally. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A Good Day For a Bad Ride
With green horses, it’s best to pick your battles. Morgane Schmidt explains. (more…)
The Idea of Order: That Moment When…
Different equestrian disciplines are suited to different equine personalities — and sometimes, Morgane Schmidt explains, the two don’t quite match up. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest Comic Week!
Morgane Schmidt writes, “So this past week I announced to The Husband that I *needed* new dressage boots… (preferably the custom ones). This was his response. I think it means ‘yes’.” (more…)
The Idea of Order: Truer Words Were Never Spoken
Morgan Schmidt explains, “Seriously, I’m not sure what I’d do with all the money I’d have if I didn’t have horses — or even if they would just STOP. BREAKING. THINGS.” (more…)
The Idea of Order: Ask Dr. B
Horse psychoanalyst/self-help columnist Dr. B is back in the house, this time fielding a question from “Seeing Things in Seattle.” (more…)
The Idea of Order: ‘A’ Is For…
Today’s comic by Morgane Schmidt is a curious blend of dressage, “Sesame Street” and adult humor.
The Idea of Order: Saddle Fitting Fun
We just want our horses to feel comfortable in their tack… even if it means losing our own minds in the process. Morgane Schmidt explains. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Temporary Stalls = Perpetual Disaster
Horses were not designed to be stabled in tents, nor were tents designed to stable horses. As illustrated by Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
The Idea of Order: A Cool Breeze
Spring is here! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the wind is… well, I’ll let Morgane Schmidt take it from here. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Warm-Up Ring
Enter, if you dare. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt!
The Idea of Order: Ask Dr. B
This week’s letter to Dr. B, from “No Brakes in Nebraska,” addresses the universally perplexing equine experience known as “Firstshow.” As translated by Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
The Idea of Order: What You See Vs. What Your Horse Sees – Dressage Show Edition
Morgane Schmidt illustrates a few key differences of perception. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Spring Is Coming
And with it, all the joys miseries of the season. As illustrated by the brilliant Morgane Schmidt. (more…)