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...
As someone drawn to small, spicy, sensitive horses - usually mares - I’ve had to spend tons of time identifying their energy, and recognizing and controlling my...
Growing up, I had one passion: horses. I was (am?) the weird horse girl, spending every minute I could at the barn, and obsessing over them when I was away. You...
