How to love your horse based on their personality. Plus, some special Valentine's Day Tricks- teaching your horse to give a hug and kiss. We all love our horses, but as horse owners, we need to understand their needs and not push our affection on them in ways they don’t need or want. That may sound harsh, but some ... read more
2021 Horse Books
If you love to read and missed out on the latest books that hit the shelves in 2021, then this list is for you. After the debacle of 2020, we were all happy to be getting together with friends and family again, and that also meant more time riding and events. So perhaps you had little time for reading. Well, I thought it ... read more
Winter Horseback Riding – How to Stay Comfortable
Winter can be a beast, especially when it impedes our horseback riding and training. Unless you have access to an indoor arena, it takes the fun out of riding. Because it is no fun freezing to death. But there are ways you can stay comfortable and enjoy riding in the winter. There’s absolutely no reason your horse should ... read more
Horse Podcasts for 2022
I love a good podcast. In fact, I often listen to them more than music these days. I know I'm not the only one because podcasts are growing in popularity. There are a ton of genres and topics out there to choose from. A quick Google search told me that, in 2021, there were 850,000 active podcasts! And the top 5 podcasts ... read more
Equestrian Fitness
Staying fit as a rider in 2022 Whether it is a goal to get in shape, lose weight, or be more active, 91% of American New Year's resolutions include some kind of fitness goal. The sad fact is that by February they've already given up. The best way to keep a goal is to make it a lifestyle and part of your every day or ... read more
Bernice Ende – Lady Long Rider
You may be wondering, what exactly is a long rider? By definition, a long rider is someone who has ridden 1,000 cumulative miles on horseback. I’ve read a few books by authors who have ridden across the country, and it’s no small feat. One of the most inspiring examples is Bernice Ende, who not only completed a ... read more
