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old photograph of rider in show class fort riley
Culture, Equestrian Lifestyle, History
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September 12, 2023

The Fort Riley Method of Riding

Hunter classes have come under scrutiny. Shows have changed format over time, and with it, the style of riding. There has been criticism of today's riders, claiming they are laying on the neck, perching, too far forward, trying to hard to look "pretty," and this is what it takes to earn a ribbon.[...]

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chestnut horse and rider walking across a riding arena
F#, Horses
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September 2, 2023

Working on My Spin Moves

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[...]

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woman with horse in wash stall
Horse Care
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September 1, 2023

The Must Have Grooming Supplies

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'[...]

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F#, Horses
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August 29, 2023

Putting the Pieces Together

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[...]

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rider on the lunge line
Riding
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August 26, 2023

What Progress Should I Expect as a Beginner Rider?

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[...]

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watercolor painting of man and woman riding
Equestrian Lifestyle, History
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August 21, 2023

The Galloping Horse Photos – How the Motion of the Horse Was Discovered

There was a time when people didn't know how horses moved. They knew they had four legs, and they moved all of those legs somehow, but those legs moved much too fast at the trot and gallop for people to full understand what they were seeing.  People had different theories. Some believed that t[...]

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back view of a mounted hunter rider and horse
Equestrian Lifestyle, Horses, Riding
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August 17, 2023

What Makes a Beginner Horse?

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.[...]

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horse jumping over flower jump
Equestrian Style, Fashion
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August 14, 2023

A Guide to English Riding Show Coats

When I was in fifth grade, we were assigned to give presentations on famous people, from the perspective of the famous person. So we were to stand up in front of the class, and tell the class about ourselves, as if we were that famous person.  Naturally doing what any horse crazy girl would[...]

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bright sunlight
Equestrian Self Care
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August 9, 2023

A Plea for Sunscreen

When we are young and youthful and carefree, it's easy to live in the moment and not think of what is in store for the future. Now, this could apply to many things, your career, your love life, or your entire view of your existence, unable to understand why we are here, what it means to be human, a[...]

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working equitation horse cantering
Culture, Riding
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August 3, 2023

The Rise of Working Equitation

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[...]

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