In the middle of the horse show class, a reining rider pauses to reset after 4 spins… to think…to plan for the canter departure ahead. So, what ‘ll I do with the free space left from cancelled horse activities, horse shows and daily appointments? Slow work or no work? Though voices from our screens call … Read more
In my equitation science workshops, I show a slide with a steps and landings. Frustration’s inevitable when we find ourselves one flight down from our last schooling session. ..especially if it happens in the warm up ring at a show! (Been there). “But he never does this at home!” “C’mon – you KNOW this, perfectly … Read more
Fielding the daily “postponements” and cancellations of riding clinics and horse show judging. (a photo from my judging booth at last summer’s Teen Ranch hunter/jumper show). Every postponement is mingled with a little hope as we kick the can down the road a little further. Each cancellation feels like a little grief. Thinking of all … Read more