The other day, in two separate conversations with friends, the concept of “grit” came up. Each of us had read (or are in the process of reading) Grit: The Power...
Am I the only one who celebrates my horse’s birthday?
Even my non-horsey friends are used to it at this point, sending ‘happy birthday’ texts to my horse Eri...
In the second part of this series, I want to discuss more than specific sessions - both in riding and groundwork - to focus on where we spend the most of our ti...
There is a significant amount of work required out of the saddle to care for a horse - riding itself is a small portion of what riders do. From cleaning stalls ...
“We have the best chance of breaking new ground by using diversity. It is diversity that drives innovation - a diversity of perspectives, industries, cultures.”...
At the end of last semester, one of my professors had us write a paper reflecting on our experiences over the last few years, and how they will shape our move i...
I have heard many of my fellow horsemen and horsewomen joke about their preference in interacting with animals over people. Sometimes it’s not actually a joke. ...
I’ve been fortunate enough to grow up at barns that seemed to have a very natural community; the environment was warm and welcoming, and people and horses seeme...
One of my mares, Erin, is getting older, now in her early 20s. After being in her life and working with her daily for the last twelve years, we seem to know eac...
In my last post, I discussed the importance of keeping compassion at the forefront of working with horses. However, it is also important to recognize that takin...
