I saw a lease advertised on Facebook, and it rubbed me the wrong way. It was a "Free Lease," but the leaser was required to pay all the expenses of the horse during the lease. This included board (on the owner's property no less) and medical bills (the horse had a prior injury that required ongoing[...]
Horses are a lifelong dream for many. They begged their parents to buy them a horse growing up only to be told, "Horses are too expensive!" Horses are well known to be an expensive hobby. They are expensive to buy and expensive to keep. But unless you already have the horse, what they cost to keep[...]
Horses seem to be made of glass. They are injured easily, sometimes under mysterious circumstances, and sometimes for reasons we can't control. We try our best to keep our horses sound, and use every tool we can to keep them safe. Boots are one of the methods. Using boots is extremely popular, and[...]
Modeling is a tough industry to break into. It's completely subjective on looks, and getting exposure. It can be a matter of networking, knowing the right people, or just being in the right place at the right time. One also needs to have the right personality, or people just won't want to work with[...]
These days, Stu and I have an understanding. We are a serious partnership, building our skills. When I come to his field, he leaves his grass and comes to me. We head into the barn, barn up, and get ready for some work. Okay, so... I'm 90% sure that this understanding came about because of[...]
I still remember the day I bought my first grooming supplies. I was 14 years old, about to go to my first horse show. I was staying at my trainer's house for the show, and my parents were so excited they camped out there, too. It decided I was finally ready for my own tools. Up until that point, I'[...]
The last time I posted an update about Stu, I had fallen off. It was quite an experience; he's a tall horse and we were going fast. Although I'm basically over it, I'm always very aware that he's very big, very strong, and could easily do what he wanted, if he choose to. But let's keep that secret[...]
Let's say you've decided to start riding. Excellent! Good choice. So you have your lesson, and you loved it. After a few lessons, you begin to wonder when you'll trot. Or when you'll canter. When can you start jumping? Are you progressing at a normal rate? When you're new to riding, it's hard[...]
The beginner's horse is a gem and a treasure among horse owners. They are beloved by their owners, and sometimes hard to find for sale. They are high in demand, and can command a high price tag. Why is a beginner's horse so desirable? For the non-equestrian, it might seem a little confusing.[...]
The skills required come from jumping, barrel racing, dressage, trail riding, and mounted games, to name a few. It's a mash of many different disciplines, allowing riders from different disciplines to play to their strengths. It's Working Equitation, one of the fastest growing equestrian discipline[...]