I hate the references to “training” a horse. I know it is such an innocent statement, but often what is unsaid is more loud than what is said and I think the same comes true in regards to training a horse. likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=845′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

What is it to be a real horseman? Can you be a horseman even if you’ve never before been involved with horses? Can you be involved with horses every day and still fail to be a horseman? likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=830′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

If you haven’t been ‘in the know’ regarding the latest assualt on horses and the sport of dressage thanks to Patrik Kittel aboard his horse Stanic at the World Cup Qualifier this will hopefully fill you in a bit more. likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=816′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

No, I’m not talking about the figurative interpretation of Kicking A Dead Horse, but the theatre/stage version! I found this when looking for images for a blog post… and couldn’t pass it up. likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=783′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

Certainly, when hooves are flying and the threat of death is imminent the thought isn’t usually present in our mind that this could be a positive opportunity… but that is what hindsight is for! likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=776′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

There are times when I get caught up in routine, in habit, in responding to situations without even being aware of conscious of my own actions or feelings. And what does that bring about in my horse? Nothing but tension and poor communication, even distrust if you will. likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=742′; likebot_type [...]

As a once-upon-a-time-ago student of Competitive Dressage, this term is very familiar. As a student of Classical Dressage this term is foreign. But why? Do you know what “on the bit” means? Can you put it into words? What does being “on the bit” do for you and your horse? What does it lead to? [...]

What are your thoughts about horse slaughter? Horse slaughter is a hot topic, coupled with the recent BLM removal of mustangs which was met with much protest, and it seems as if it has been raging since I began working with horses over 15 years ago. I know that my own thoughts on the issue [...]

Live close to Berlin, Wisconsin? Want to improve your horses health and performance while improving yours as well? Join me at Edgewater Farms on October 10 to treat and pamper your equine partner and yourself through private sessions with 6 Clinicians, among them : likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=557′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

Have A Good Question? This is your chance to be involved in my next video (and still maintain anonymity… lol) and win a FREE autographed copy of my book. Exactly what does this involve? Well, let me tell you! likebot_bgcolor = ”; likebot_url = ‘http://www.writingofriding.com/?p=518′; likebot_type = ‘horizontal_thumbs’;

You may be surprised to learn that Aspartame isn’t just a low-calorie alternative to sugar, and it isn’t *just* a potential link to cancer. Aspartame is derived from sugar, but the information we are marketed about the benefits of Aspartame are misleading and also help keep us in the dark about our health. likebot_bgcolor = [...]