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Without a doubt, name-calling is one of my biggest pet peeves. The only thing that tops it is outright abuse. We’ve all heard how some riders refer to their horse as an “asshole”, “jerk”, “butthead”,…
It doesn’t seem like there is a single day that goes by, in which the internet doesn’t play out the drama of another horse abuse scandal. From horses being neglected, to riders abusing their horse…
Today is my birthday, and instead of making a big todo about it, I chose to spend time with my handsome gelding. The weather was perfect for a ride, sunny with a slight breeze to…
It’s been quiet around here lately, but today I break the silence to say “WTF internet?” This might be a complete joke of a video, but it is terrifying to know that someone, somewhere is…
There is nothing easy about being a dedicated equestrian. Even more difficult is trying to achieve success, exactly how you define your own success, particularly when there are so many people willing to give you…
Please reconsider tuning in this year to the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio, at least the Equestrian portion. I’ve written about why it would be great if you tuned out during the Equestrian portion in…
There are so many ways Clinton Anderson could be described, but asshole doesn’t quite fit the bill. Although he self-labels himself an asshole, “if your definition of an asshole is someone who tells the truth,…
The Falsterbo Horse Show has just concluded in Sweden, and just as it happened last year we see that horse abuse is still being allowed in the form of Rollkur LDR. Naturally, people are outraged…
To those who say it’s “just a moment in time” to any image showing blatant abuse against the horse; here’s 100 ‘moments in time’ for you to briefly ponder. These aren’t once-in-a-lifetime moments, these are…
I have a real problem with people describing horses as being difficult. This isn’t a secret and it isn’t anything I’ll ever apologize for. When you call a horse difficult you completely dismiss and disregard…
Let me tell you a little story about my ‘youngster’, Corbell. Actually, maybe showing will give you a better mental image. Yeah, that’s my two boys in the middle of a thorough dust bath AFTER…
Dear FEI, Please allow competitors the option of riding without a noseband on their bridle. Sincerely, Horse-Centric Riders. #DitchTheNoseband Dear Equestrians, Do you ride noseband-free already? Do you wish you could compete without the noseband…
Yesterday I wrote about it being okay to walk away from horses and the response to that post has been incredible. A lot of equestrians have reached out to me to say thank you, to…
There is an unspoken rule about being an equestrian; that if you really, truly, love horses you will never stop riding no matter what. That no matter what challenges you face in your life, you’ll…
Is it time to do away with nosebands altogether? Okay, maybe I’m jumping in a little soon without much background. Before you give me a definitive “NO WAY!” hear me out. Some time ago I…