Feeding horses can be complicated… the right answer will always depend on your individual horse and his living situation. This means you’ll need to Level Up your HorseSense and learn as much equine nutrition as you can.
Whether No-Stirrup November is good for horse and rider depends on how thoughtfully you practice it.
Cookie Monsters don’t actually know that they’re behaving badly. They just learned the wrong set of rules about treats. Which is a shame, because food rewards have been scientifically proven to accelerate a horse’s learning and increase motivation.
Horses are pretty straightforward about relationships. We judge you based on your actions toward us, and how safe you make us feel.
You know what they say about mares. We’re moody, we’re unpredictable, we’re difficult to get along with. But I know a little bit about mares, being one myself, and I think mares are just like any other horse, only better about telling you what they like and don’t like! I bet you’ve got your own … Read more
Hi there, human! My name is Heaven’s Fire, aka The Dragon, aka the greatest horse that ever lived. Technically I am a pony, but they say attitude is everything, and I’m sure you’ll agree my attitude is quite large enough for a full-size horse. I’ve been asked to start this blog by my Girl, who … Read more
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We have been blessed with many talented photographers over the years: students who voluntarily stood out in a sweltering/ freezing arena – or slogged up and down our hilly pastures – capturing lifelong memories of camps, clinics, and shows. We’re grateful to all of them!
One such student, Delaney Witbrod, is now a professional photographer with a gift for animal portraits – see more of her fine work here.
You’ll also find illustrations throughout our online courses and printed materials (like study guides) graciously donated by Rhonda Hagy, who is a student and lifelong friend. Contact us for information about her work.
Are we lucky or WHAT?!