Ordered a new fly mask. The old one has holes where holes shouldn’t be. Amazon two-day delivery is dangerous for horse owners. The shopping list...

Lunging session went sideways. Literally. Horse decided to change direction without permission. Three times. Some days you train the horse. Some days the horse trains...

Found an old photo of my first horse. Twenty years ago. Different barn, different life, same feeling when I see it. Some things stay with...

Taught a nervous kid to groom today. Showed her how to read the horse’s body language. When ears go back, slow down. Safety first with...

Watched a documentary about wild mustangs last night. Made me appreciate how adaptable horses really are. Our domesticated horses have it easy comparatively. Climate controlled...

Switched from a snaffle to a loose ring. Subtle change but she seems happier with it. Less fussing with the bit. Equipment matters but it’s...

Morning turnout routine takes thirty minutes now. Used to resent the time. Now it’s my favorite part of the day. Perspective shifts when you stop...

Signed up for a clinic next month. Dressage fundamentals. Never too old to go back to basics. Ego says I know this stuff already. Reality...

Common Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them has gotten complicated with all the training philosophies flying around. As someone who has made just about...

Positive Reinforcement Training has gotten complicated with all the training method debates flying around. As someone who was deeply skeptical of clicker training until I...