So you go out to see your horse and they are so lame they look like they have broken a bone! If you can’t find anything to explain the lameness it is most likely an abscess. Abscesses are caused by a trapped infection in the foot. Your horse is lame because of the pressure that …
Hello all! Here is a quick tutorial plus some tips on how to take your equine baths to the next level! TIPS: 1) Use warm water if you can. Not all barns have this available but it really makes a difference for your horse’s comfort and they will be much more likely to stand still for you …
Hello friend! Here’s a video showing the same event a year apart at different levels (Preliminary And Intermediate) Happy riding! B
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 …
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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 …
