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.[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Are you an adult and interested in taking up horseback riding? Are you worried you're too old at this point? Perhaps you have an image in your mind of small children on ponies, trotting around a ring, or maybe some adults riding, but these adults all started as children. I can understand wh[...]
There's a variety of options available to board your horse, and so many different situations where you might choose one over another. Sometimes budget is the most important concern, other times it's location. I've kept my horses at home, and I've boarded them out. I've been at many different[...]
Horses are sold every day. It’s just how the horse world works. People breed horses, and then sell them. People race horses, and then sell them. People train horses, and then sell them. People buy horses in one market, move them to another market and sell them. They are considered livestock by th[...]
It was inevitable: I fell off Stu. It was my first fall off of him, and my first fall in about 5 or so years, since I fell off of Berry at a show. It's been a few days now, and I keep coming back to it. It could have been prevented, it was my fault for letting the situation escalate, but he's als[...]