Author name: barrett

I get this question a lot on how to figure eight a bridle, I work at a big lesson barn where we require our students to figure eight the bridles and recently I have been noticing that students have not been figure eighting our bridles and I am hoping it is just from a lack […]

What is a transition? Transitions are typically referred to as a change of your horses gait when riding, but transitions can be within the same gait as well.  Examples of a between-gait transitions are from a walk to a trot, or a canter to a walk.  Examples of a between- gait transition could be a

Now that we are in the full swing of winter I get a lot of students who do not come properly dressed for their lesson and end up being very uncomfortable.  We can’t learn well if we aren’t comfortable.  So I want to give my insight into being comfortable while riding.  Here is just a

I am looking forward to the 2020 season! I have a great group of clients that have been working hard and we are gearing up for the upcoming show season. I am even more excited about the clients who are looking into or have just recently bought horses and I can’t wait to see the

We host shows that are a lot of fun at Saddletree monthly. This month’s show is just for Saddletree students to learn a new style of showing!  Mock shows are a great way for students (and parents or significant others!) to learn the in’s and out’s of showing, ask questions, and learn in a non-stressful

As I look back over the last year I find that there were very many good things that I am thankful for!  Tru and I did some more horse trials, although, I do feel he truly does not like jumping as much as I do and I am in the process of turning him into

You’ve fallen off a horse…now what?  A lot of people believe that one of the dangers of horse riding is falling off. But strangely enough, the reality is that getting back on can potentially pose an even larger risk.  If you ride long enough you will fall off a horse – period.  It’s just one

Introduction: Start Horseback Riding So you want to know how to start horseback riding—whether for yourself or for your child. Maybe your goal is just to enjoy occasional lessons, or perhaps you dream of owning your first horse one day. This guide will walk you through everything from finding a barn to taking your first

So for some time I felt that Tru (the horse I owned) was displaying signs of poor saddle fit. When I would go to put the saddle on he would pin his ears and swish his tail – which are signs of pain and discomfort. He also would display some of the same issues under

In late 2017, I am bidding a sweet farewell to Barn 13.   Barn 13 grew from a simple idea into something truly beautiful and was a gem for many students that took lessons from me there. In the beginning we started with 3 horses and one paddock with a shelter. The tack room and feed