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My horse is a barometer of my availability. To really be with her, I must settle into this moment.
Horsemanship
The Collected Rider: Finding the Balance Between Ambition and Acceptance
Life is meant to be ridden like a dressage horse in the ring, balanced astride the power of direction. Focused. Effective. But also ready to adjust at the slightest cue. To halt or bend or pirouette. Ever as prepared to pivot as we are to gallop on.
Yea, Though I Walk: An Equestrian’s Journey Through Fear
Most equestrians have, at some point, struggled with fear. This is the story of a terrible fall that shook me to the core and how I regained my horse riding confidence.
The Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship Method: Good, Bad, or “It Depends?”
The horse world loves to love Clinton Anderson, and it loves to hate him more. But this post isn’t about his personality. It’s about his training method.
Artimud and Hoof Stuff: Horse Thrush Treatment that Stays Put and Really Works
For a fussy horse, you need a thrush treatment that stays put and really works. Here’s how I used Artimud and Hoof Stuff to cure my impatient mare’s thrush.
How to Live Like an Elite Horse Trainer
Horse training is a lifelong journey. I’m not an elite horse trainer, but I can adopt the characteristics of one. Here’s what that looks like in real life.
GutX: Does it Work as a Horse Ulcer Supplement?
GutX is an inexpensive horse ulcer supplement. But does this alternative to omeprazole for horses actually work? Here’s what I’ve learned about GutX and other supplements for horses with ulcers.
How to Build a Horse Hay Feeder that Reduces Waste
Is your horse wasting too much hay? Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to build a homemade horse hay feeder that reduces waste.
Finding Shared Purpose with a Retired Horse
We love our retired horses, but it can be hard to spend meaningful time with them. Here’s how I found shared purpose with my retired endurance horse.
The Golden Pony: A Horse Story
A little girl lives a quarter mile up my road, on a three-acre plot with a battered farmhouse and tumbledown fence. She runs to the mailbox when I ride by, and she calls me “Highness” when she thinks I cannot hear. It is embarrassing, but sweet. I have not been an adult too long to …