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9 Reasons Western Dressage is Growing in Popularity
Western dressage is growing quickly…but why? Here are some of the reasons I discovered when I was getting started. Reason #1 You can use the horse and the tack you already own. Most western saddles and many western bridles are allowed. For the most up to date rules, you should always check the rulebook which you…
Read MoreTeam Lia the Haflinger
I joined a team last weekend. A good friend invited me to play. I’ve never agreed to anything like this before and as I told my husband, “It makes me excited and nervous.” My day planner also said I should do something that scares me…so I said yes. Yes, I will show a horse I…
Read MoreDay 2: A Masterclass with Charlotte Dujardin
What did I gallop home and try? Keep reading and find out…but first, let me tell you a bit more about the clinic. The clinic format was the same five riders each day. As an auditor, it was like watching five individual 45-minute riding lessons. Each horse was at a different level of training and…
Read MoreThe Bare Facts About Bareback Riding!
“Stacy, I love all your videos on training! I have a question. On riding bareback, I know there are benefits for the rider such as balance and seat. I also know there are possible risks to the horse. So is it something I should include in my training of me and my horses or something…
Read MoreMultiple disciplines: Is fear holding you back?
I was wrong. That is a hard sentence for many people to say. And without the ability to consider saying it…continue learning will be difficult. Learning is the process of opening your mind to new ideas. This is easier for children because they don’t have to say, “I had this idea but now I have…
Read MoreA reiner at a dressage show.
FEI World Cup Dressage, Omaha, Nebraska, March 2017 I have to admit…I feel a bit out of place. Aside from attending a small schooling show this is the first dressage show I have attended with the intent of being an avid spectator and fan of the sport. I have had a life long fascination with…
Read MoreWhere is your attention? written by Jesse Westfall
Recently, I was out riding with a lady whose horse had its head in the air and was looking off in the distance most of the time. The problem with a horse like that is they don’t see the ground that is right in front of them and they tend to stumble when the ground…
Read MoreMy horse is literally laying down on the job, how should I deter this?
“My horse and I have been doing well in training he’s green and young but listens well and learns quickly. But his new thing is he likes to roll while I’m riding him or lunging with a saddle. He is obviously trying to get me and the saddle off his back. What is the best…
Read MoreComplete list of Jobs that involve horses (almost)
“I am in love with horses and your blogs. Unfortunately I live in the city with no access to horses. I am sixteen and curious if you could give me a few possible jobs that involve horses, outside of vet and farrier.” Thanks Paula S. I remember when I was a kid the only jobs I…
Read MoreChampionship vs Horsemanship written by Jesse Westfall
I’ve heard it said that the highest level of everything has a dark side. Whether you’re talking about athletics, business, government or the horse industry. The greed that we have as people is a sad thing to witness. To achieve something and show the world what we are is important to us and to do…
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