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One of my trainers recently told me a story that I have been thinking about a lot ever since. The story involved a past client of hers....

One of my students had a really rough ride recently. We've all been there. Some days are just like that... we thought things were going...

I had a very rewarding teaching experience this week, and I wanted to share it. I have a student who recently started leasing a new...

I recently acquired a new student who has some self-admitted challenges with her confidence. One of the things she said in her first...

Some days are a day not to ride. Our horses are so sensitive to our mental states that if we're mentally stressing or in emotional...

I've been thinking a lot about accountability. We often hold ourselves and our horses to a higher standard when our trainer is watching!

Trainers have bad riding habits too that we're constantly trying to correct. Most bad habits stem from human nature, which is hard to fight!

This week I've been getting settled into my new farm. Last night, as I was starting to decorate, I hung up one of my favorite pictures....

It's been an interesting week of rides. Thankfully, I read an article early in the week with a tip that I found very helpful! I feel...

This blog is so new that I'm sure I didn't have anyone wondering where I disappeared to for the past three months, but I really do...

Today I judged a 4-H show. It was a lovely event. Perfect weather and wonderful horse and rider teams. I love horse shows. As any...

I had an interesting conversation with a student last week after a lesson. Her assessment and my assessment of her riding that day were ...

It has been a crazy couple of weeks. We all know that horses are an emotional rollercoaster, but typically the highs and lows seem to...

Today I attended Donida Farms' On the Levels Symposium, where Rebecca and David Blake did a wonderful job explaining their training...

One of my favorite things about teaching is watching a student get really excited as they feel something for the first time. Once we've ...

Confidence is an ongoing challenge for a lot of riders. Sometimes a fall or fear of falling causes anxiety. Sometimes a lack of...