So you’re having a baby. Congratulations! Some options of what to do with your horse during and after pregnancy: If it’s your first pregnancy, you might be wondering what it will look like to go through it with your horse. Jump to: The decision to ride Physical changes during pregnancy What to do with your horse […]
Horse Training
The Best Horse Grooming Tools And Supplies You Need
A horse grooming kit should include at least a shedding tool, hoof pick, curry comb and dandy brush. If you’re a new horse owner looking to build the best grooming kit for your horse, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find why you should build your own grooming kit and not buy a […]
Snaffle vs Curb Bits For Western Horses: How They Work
Both snaffle bits and curb bits have a place in western riding and training western horses (and English riding too). But snaffle bits and curb bits function very differently. It is crucial for riders to know the difference between them and how each bit works in order to pick the right bit to achieve the […]
Speak In A Way That Your Horse Wants To Listen
My husband and I recently attended a marriage conference where the keynote speaker emphasized the concept “Speak in such a way that your spouse wants to listen to you, and listen in such a way that your spouse wants to speak to you”. This is an important principal to practice in order for our marriages […]
Training My Own Horse: Imposter Syndrome
Training your own horse as an amateur is hard. Not just from a technical and skills perspective, but also from a mental and emotional perspective. I must be a glutton for this kind of punishment, because every time I’ve owned a horse I’ve trained it myself, starting at age 10 with very little preparation. Training […]
The Bay’s First Year: What We’ve Accomplished
Today is the first anniversary of the day I brought The Bay home. I think this is the perfect time to reflect on our relationship, my horse training goals, and what we’ve accomplished together so far.