It’s More Than Horse Shows

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Lindsay Grice lessons

I was 13 when I entered my first horse show. The judge advised me that the yellow macramé browband I’d crafted for my gelding’s bridle was not customary horse show attire. In 25 years as a professional riding coach and horse trainer, I’ve worked with 100s of horses and coached even more riders. What I’ve learned from horses and their people! What I’ve learned about myself in the fishbowl of the show ring! Horse shows have enriched the lives of so many – and been the catalyst for the train wreck of others.

Falling Off.  Does it really “take 7 falls to make a rider”??   Part 1

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Describing research into rider falls, an article headline read: The risk factors surrounding many falls may be preventable.  Makes good sense to me. And it lines up with what I’ve noted as a judge and riding coach over the years. While wearing protective gear – helmets and safety vests – do prevent the severity of … Read more

Did I say that? Communicating intentionally – to horses…and each other.

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Would you say you’re always aware of what you’re saying to your horse? Riding techniques may vary but if we can put our riding aids into words we’re likely communicating clearly to our horse. And are we more intentional about the signals we send to horses we ride than the words we speak in casual (human) c
conversations?