There is a particular kind of silence that can make a horse owner’s stomach drop. The vet pauses, looks at the horse again, or studies a swelling for a few…
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How to Handle a Vet Glance That Makes You Anxious
Why I Never Skip the Trot Poles Before a Jump Round
There is always a moment before a show-jumping round when the temptation to save energy takes over. The horse has already worked, the arena is busy, and the…
The Time I Rode in the Dark and Learned to Trust My Seat
There are plenty of ways to discover that your horse knows more than you do. Some arrive during a cross-country run, when a ditch appears deeper than expected.…
What My Horse’s Favorite Treat Says About Our Bond
A horse’s favourite treat can seem like a small detail: the biscuit chosen from the feed-room shelf, the carrot expected after a lesson, or the particular…
How to Help a Horse That Gets Tense at Dressage Shows
A horse that feels settled at home can seem like an entirely different animal at a dressage competition. The arena may be familiar, yet the atmosphere is not:…
The Difference Between Riding Bold And Riding Reckless
In eventing, bravery has a particular look. It can be the decision to keep riding after a poor dressage mark, to trust a horse through a complicated…
Why I Book a Massage After a Major Horse Trial
After a big event, I am usually tired in a way that goes beyond sore muscles. My body has spent days absorbing the movement of the horse, the pressure of the…
What a broken stirrup leather taught me about preparation
There are horse-trial days when the plan unravels before the first bell. A horse warms up differently than expected, the weather changes, or a rider discovers…
The Value Of A Mentor Who Believes In You
Eventing has a way of making confidence feel temporary. A good dressage test can leave you floating until one missed transition replays in your mind. A careful…
How to Read Your Horse Before the Jump
A jump rarely surprises a horse as much as it surprises a rider. Long before the front feet leave the ground, the horse has usually offered clues through the…