Danke, a tall and beautiful sensitive chestnut mare, came to me for training with quite a bit of emotional baggage as a result of some unsettling prior experiences in her life. One positive was, though, she arrived quite clicker-savvy because her owner used clicker...
I have just finished reading a book by one of my most favorite horsemen: Philippe Karl. The title of the book is “Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage, A search for a classical alternative.” See my Other Resources page for more info about this book. I was...
I suppose some folks aren’t aware that there is a controversy within the dressage community. And quite a few might say, so what, and wonder, what could it possibly have to do with me! A fair enough question. For those who have been riding with me you know that I...
I love watching these horses and riders. Dressage should make the horse more beautiful. But if it isn’t also making the horse more RIDEABLE then there is definitely something amiss with the training program. Here’s an example of an advanced horse and rider...
Just the way top ballet dancers practice and take class at the barre, longe lessons are for everyone. Longe lessons are a great way to discover those little things we do that get in the way of the horse so we can eliminate them. My approach to advanced rider longe...
We are so excited about the progress that Joey has made, especially in the last 2 or 3 months. Joey was given to Lauren in Florida as a navicular rehab case. The previous owners had come to the end of their emotional and financial rope when the vet and farrier...
