Our “Talk” With Boogie

…a dozen beginner novice and novice events, the time has come to move him up to training level. We decided that, as my father used to say, it was time…

A Plan to Save a Curly Mustang…or Two

…jumping. They have proven to be reliable mounts and patient teachers for the weekend competitor. Curlies are characteristically quiet, level headed horses, and make excellent first horses for supervised beginner

Career changes for older horses

…formative years as a hunter/jumper could make a good Pony Club prospect. Or, a horse who’s naturally “cowy” could bring up a beginner in noncompetitive sorting or cutting, or make…

Adopt a Rescue Horse

…the pasture. The rescue staff can help you make this decision. 5. Rely on an experienced horse person. If you’re a beginner or intermediate rider, employ the help of a…

How do you see yourself in the saddle?

As I finish winding together the various parts of my new book about body image and riding, I can’t help but wonder how the body image issues most women wrestle…