I may have finally found a saddle for Jewell. I am taking great care to ensure the saddle does fit her properly because: 1) She had some chiropractic
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Changing Tension to Relaxation without Breaking a Sweat
A couple of weeks ago, I was in Regina, SK giving a 2 day Confident Horsemanship clinic. It was a great group of women and horses eager to
Leave Your Ego at the Door
I am not a fan of colt starting competitions which seem to be such a big draw at the larger expos. It is difficult to be in any
Analysis Paralysis
“Get out of your head and into your body” is a phrase I often use when teaching adult riders. Most adults spend so much time doing jobs that
Is It Wrong to Dismount When Your Horse Acts Up?
A challenge for many riders who are dealing with confidence issues is that you have been told that if you dismount when your horse “acts up”, you have
When the Horse Matters
In the end, it is the horse that matters – not the human ego. When someone puts themselves on public display, they run the risk of facing the
Horse Time
Time – we never have enough. We multi-task our way through our days looking for faster and more efficient ways to achieve the results we want. And we
Become the Person Your Horse Deserves
I am in Kemptville, Ontario this week-end assisting Chris Irwin at a 2 day horsemanship clinic. Last night, Chris gave a demonstration called “Evolve Your Horsepower” to about
How Assumptions About Your Horse Affect Your Riding
While having coffee with a good friend the other day, the conversation turned to horses and the particular problem she was experiencing with her new riding partner who
