#THE IDEA OF ORDER
The Idea of Order: Barn Cars….
Only equestrians understand.
The Idea of Order: If Horses Made New Year’s Resolutions…
They would likely still not make our lives any easier.
The Idea of Order: Winter Coats…
Or why horses also hate body clipping.
The Idea of Order: Anyone Else Getting Lumps of ‘Pony Coal’?
You know what I’m talking about.
The Idea of Order: The Irony of Equestrian Apparel
More astute observations from the equestrian world. (more…)
If Dressage Letters Made Sense…
…the arena might look more like THIS, as illustrated by Morgane Schmidt.
Go Riding!
Morgane Schmidt is a 29-year-old teacher/artist/dressage trainer/show announcer/ who still hasn’t quite decided what she wants to be when she grows up. A native Floridian, she now lives in Reno, NV, where she’s been able to confirm her suspicion that snow is utterly worthless. Though she has run the gamut of equestrian disciplines, her favorite is dressage. This year she was able to complete her USDF bronze medal and is now pursuing her silver. Generally speaking her life is largely ruled by Woody, a 14.2 hand beastly quarter horse, Willie, a gawky three year old Dutch gelding, and Stormy, her friend’s nearly all white paint gelding with a penchant for finding every mud hole and pee spot in existence. Visit her website at www.theideaoforder.com.
The Idea of Order: If Horses Had Shoe Closets…
..they would totally rival Carrie Bradshaw’s. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Just What I Always Wanted
We’ve all received well-meaning but completely ridiculous horse-themed gifts from the non-horsey people in our lives — the subject of Morgane Schmidt’s latest illustration. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Day 1 of Pony Camp
‘Tis the season for summer camp, to the delight of riders and parents and to the chagrin of instructors and ponies. Morgane Schmidt illustrates. (more…)
The Idea of Order: An Alternative Use for Hay Nets
Today’s guest comic by Seana Adamson is kind of genius.
The Idea of Order: Balloons!!
How can something so happy and fun seem, through a horse’s eyes, so terrifying and evil? Morgane Schmidt illustrates.
The Idea of Order: Sticking the Landing
Whether being catapulted from a pommel horse or a real horse, one must always strive for a “10.” From Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
The Idea of Order: Ask Dr. B – ‘I Hate to Poop Under Saddle’
Equine advice columnist Dr. B is back with some arguably sound advice for a dressage horse who insists he is “too well bread and sopissticated” to go #2 while being ridden. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest Comic Week!
Whenever Morgane Schmidt’s unhorsey husband steps in to help her out with a comic, you know there’s going to be trouble. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Spring Cleaning
The last time I cleaned out my tack truck, I discovered a little dead mouse. What creepy crawlies have you accidentally encountered? Morgane Schmidt chimes in. (more…)
The Idea of Order: #YoungHorseProblems
From Morgane: “Many a savvy horseman has acquired a real gem by buying what looked like a mutant camel as a 2-year-old. Of course many others have simply acquired a mutant camel.” (more…)
The Idea of Order: Guest Comic Week!
Morgane sends her most sincere apologies for this comic by her significant other Louis, who offers yet another questionable observation about the sport of dressage. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The Full-body Shake
It’s something all riders have experienced, but no matter how many times it’s happened to you, it’s always jarring. From Morgane Schmidt… (more…)
The Idea of Order: How to keep your teen out of trouble
In some ways, the smartest thing the parent of a teenage son or daughter could do is get their kid a horse. Morgane Schmidt explains. (more…)
The Idea of Order: The dressage queen’s fitness incentive
Lots of people list “start exercise routine” as a New Year’s resolution, but only riders will understand this motivation. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
The Idea of Order: Family holiday photos
Three, two, one… “Say carrot!” Or, just stand there looking annoyed. Take it away, Morgane Schmidt! (more…)
The Idea of Order: I. Hate. Snow.
Seriously. Our illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt is NOT a fan. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Holiday caption contest time!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… caption contest time! Morgane Schmidt tells you how you can win some fancy leathers care products. (more…)
The Idea of Order: Character building
What doesn’t kill you improves your sense of humor, right? That’s why horse people are the funniest folks in the world. Take Morgane Schmidt, for example. (more…)