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

So you want to start riding horses, possibly leasing a horse, and then maybe buying a horse? I’m here to help you walk through all the stuff so that you have the best experience. Whether you are looking for your child or for yourself. I will walk you through from beginning to end and then

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

Riding in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association shows while you are in college is a great way to hone your skills as a rider. It’s great for the riders with or without their own personal horse to get a chance to ride as many horses as possible. It is very demanding as the riders only

I hope this infographic helps with the basics of horse descriptions. Take a look (click here to zoom in on image) and let me know if you have any questions! Happy riding!Barrett