I felt more intelligent when I was ignorant. I had more answers and fewer questions. I felt more confident. I can remember the day...

Trainer’s Tip

Favorite Things Friday

It is ok to own a horse and never ride it. Horses can be enjoyed from the ground. Many people find enjoyment from just grooming and...

Movement is life

July Master Zoom Recording

Tonight 7p

I'm on vacation. So I'm sharing a previous Trauner's Tip. My first reshare. I've written new posts every week for almost 2.5 years. What...

Teaching Takeaways Rach Riding Academy part 3 Each cow is different.  Imagine a bubble around each cow.  That is their sphere of...

Teaching Takeaways Rach Riding Academy part two Prepare all transitions with the same attention to detail.  Horses anticipate canter...

I always love visiting and working with my Michigan peeps. They are truly a fun loving group of humans and horses. They make me smile...

Favorite Things Friday

With the excessive heat in Texas most of my rides, groundwork sessions and lessons are composed of primarily walk work. I'm not wandering...

91 degrees at 9p is not fun for anyone.

Every time I start a horse, I feel under prepared and under educated. I've lost count of the number of horses I've started. I used to be...

Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms part two The behaviors and balance on the ground will reflect in the saddle.  Pay attention to the...

Favorite Things Friday

We do not need to dominate our horses

Fireworks

I had a fantastic time in early June teaching at Beausoleil Farms. The Texas hill country has a beauty all of its own. Come join us in...