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How to Train Your Horse Show Spouse: Advanced Level

June 30, 2017Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisle#HORSE HUSBANDLeave a comment

All in good fun, Meagan DeLisle has been documenting the “training” so to speak of her horse show husband Wayne, cherishing all the moments they’ve spent together with her all-consuming passion. →

How to Train Your Horse Show Spouse: Intermediate Level

December 2, 2016Meagan DeLisleMeagan DeLisle#HORSE HUSBANDS, #HOW TO, adult ammyLeave a comment

Meagan DeLisle follows up her basic “How to Train Your Horse Show Spouse” (or significant other) with a more advanced guide for the developing equestrian relationship. Tongue in cheek, but firmly rooted in the truth! →

How To Train Your Horse Show Spouse

October 13, 2016Kristen KovatchMeagan DeLisle#HORSE HUSBANDS, #HOW TOLeave a comment

Or significant other! →

Dressing Your Lesson Child for Cold Weather, Presented by Breeches.com

November 30, 2023DeAnn SloanSponsored#RIDING LESSONS, #WINTER, Breeches.comComments Off on Dressing Your Lesson Child for Cold Weather, Presented by Breeches.com

“Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the equestrians from their barns.”  →

Mythbuster Monday: Riding a Horse in a Tie Down/Standing Martingale Helps Him Balance

November 27, 2023Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#mythbustermonday, #seriesComments Off on Mythbuster Monday: Riding a Horse in a Tie Down/Standing Martingale Helps Him Balance

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does riding a horse in a tie down/standing martingale help him balance? →

Training in the Right Way: A Picture Is Worth a 1000 Words…

November 20, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#Dressage Showing, #Training in the right way, #USDF, #USEF, DRESSAGE, photo critiqueComments Off on Training in the Right Way: A Picture Is Worth a 1000 Words…

This week’s article discusses what you can see in a still photo and explores how to begin sorting out what is “a moment in time” versus what is most likely a constant state (which is, of course, indicative of the training). →

Mythbuster Monday: Horses Stretch Their Necks When They Have a Sore Throat

November 13, 2023Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#mythbustermonday, #seriesComments Off on Mythbuster Monday: Horses Stretch Their Necks When They Have a Sore Throat

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do horses only stretch their necks when they have a sore throat? →

Training in the Right Way: Dressage Terminology and Why it is Important

November 6, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#Dressage Training, #Training in the right way, #USDF, #USEF, correct training, dressage terminologyComments Off on Training in the Right Way: Dressage Terminology and Why it is Important

This week’s article discusses dressage terminology and why it is an integral part of learning and training in the right way. →

Thoroughbred Logic: Ride Other Horses

November 1, 2023Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#series, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic: Ride Other Horses

“I’m here to argue that even if you own the equine version of the love of your life, you should still hunt down opportunities to hop on different horses… they will not only help to expose your challenges, but also they will make you better, stronger and more confident for your own horse.” →

20 Top Gun Quotes That Apply to Riding Horses

September 15, 2023DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#LISTS, #MOVIES, Top GunComments Off on 20 Top Gun Quotes That Apply to Riding Horses

“Talk to me, Goose.” Here are 20 iconic quotes from Top Gun that absolutely apply to life in the horse world.  →

Weekend Wellness: Be a Responsible Horse Owner This Autumn and Winter

September 15, 2023DeAnn SloanSponsoredEquine Wellness, H&C TVComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Be a Responsible Horse Owner This Autumn and Winter

The bite of fall is in the air, which means the seasons are changing and it’s time to prepare for a healthier horse as winter weather rolls in. Here are some tips on helping your horse in the colder seasons. →

The Derby’s Impact on Betting: Horse Racing’s Crown Jewel and Its Betting Traditions

September 13, 2023DeAnn SloanContributor#HORSE RACING, Sports bettingComments Off on The Derby’s Impact on Betting: Horse Racing’s Crown Jewel and Its Betting Traditions

Upon delving into the intricate tapestry of horse racing’s illustrious past, it becomes apparent that The Derby embodies a zenith characterised by enduring traditions and a distinguished status. Emerging in the latter part of the 18th century, this highly regarded occasion has not alone functioned as a representation of remarkable equestrian skills but has also →

Training in the Right Way: The Training Scale as Seen Through the USEF Levels – Part I

September 10, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson, Uncategorized#Dressage Training, #Training in the right way, #USDF, #USEFComments Off on Training in the Right Way: The Training Scale as Seen Through the USEF Levels – Part I

This week’s article takes the importance of the training scale and looks at how the training scale aligns with, and is woven throughout, the competitive levels, as designated by USEF. Part I will focus specifically on training and first level. →

3 Ways to Squeeze Fitness into Your Busy Routine

August 29, 2023DeAnn SloanLaura Crump Anderson#FITNESS, Rider FitnessComments Off on 3 Ways to Squeeze Fitness into Your Busy Routine

Fitting in a workout in a busy schedule is already hard work — but somehow, that always gets more difficult as fall approaches. Laura Crump Anderson of Hidden Heights Fitness has some great tips to make it easier to start — and stick to — a healthy routine: →

Training in the Right Way: The Training Scale, Part II

August 28, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#Classical, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Training in the right way, #Training ScaleComments Off on Training in the Right Way: The Training Scale, Part II

The last article discussed the importance of the three base layers of the training scale. This article builds on that, focusing on the top three layers — which do not stand alone or separate from the lower half and cannot exist without or disconnected from them. →

Barbie’s Dream Horses: Part II

August 15, 2023DeAnn SloanReader Submission#CELEBRITY HORSES, Barbie, Barbie MovieComments Off on Barbie’s Dream Horses: Part II

Since the Barbie movie is on track to become the highest grossing domestic film of the year, we thought it was only fitting to look at 10 more of Barbie’s famous equine pals.  →

Training in the Right Way: Let’s Talk About the Training Scale

August 14, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#HORSE TRAINING, DRESSAGEComments Off on Training in the Right Way: Let’s Talk About the Training Scale

The training scale is a method with which to order your thoughts within the training process. It is a logical progression of how a horse is developed from untrained (feral) to fully trained (mostly civilized). →

Mythbuster Monday: Whorls Tell A Horse’s Personality and Performance Level

August 7, 2023Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#mythbustermonday, #seriesComments Off on Mythbuster Monday: Whorls Tell A Horse’s Personality and Performance Level

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do whorls in a horse’s hair tell about his personality and performance level? →

Training in the Right Way: How Can You Tell When the Training Is Being Done Effectively?

July 31, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#Dressage Training, #In the right wayComments Off on Training in the Right Way: How Can You Tell When the Training Is Being Done Effectively?

“In the right way is intentionally separate from the meaning of more concrete words like talented, perfect, and correct as it denotes that good training is completely separate from natural talent, that perfection is, in fact, unattainable…” →

Strengthening Your Horse’s Immune System, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products

July 23, 2023DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTSComments Off on Strengthening Your Horse’s Immune System, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products

A strong immune system protects your horse against a host of outside invaders, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. A properly functioning immune system is critical to your horse’s well-being. Here are some tips on supporting your horse’s immune system. →

Barbie’s Dream Horses

July 21, 2023DeAnn SloanReader Submission#CELEBRITY HORSES, Barbie, Barbie MovieComments Off on Barbie’s Dream Horses

In honor of Barbie’s (sadly, horseless) silver screen debut, we’re paying tribute to ten of the most coveted equines to ever grace the pink aisle! →

Training in the Right Way: What is Dressage and Why Do We Do it?

July 17, 2023Gwyneth McPhersonGwyneth McPherson#Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #Riding in the right wayComments Off on Training in the Right Way: What is Dressage and Why Do We Do it?

“Whenever you see a rider and horse in harmony and balance, performing their jobs fluidly and enthusiastically, you are witnessing the product of horse training and riding in the right way. No matter what, that is a product of what dressage was initially meant to be.” →

Weekend Wellness: Is Your Horse’s Stance Balanced?

July 14, 2023DeAnn SloanBook ExcerptBook excerpt, Trafalgar SquareComments Off on Weekend Wellness: Is Your Horse’s Stance Balanced?

Unlocking Winning Strategies: Maximizing Success in Horse Race Betting

June 20, 2023DeAnn SloanContributor#HORSE RACING, Sports bettingComments Off on Unlocking Winning Strategies: Maximizing Success in Horse Race Betting

If you like to bet on horse racing, it can be exciting. Here are some tips on maximizing your success. Horse racing has been a thrilling sport and a source of excitement for centuries, captivating audiences with its elegance, speed, and unpredictability. Beyond the sheer enjoyment of watching these majestic creatures gallop down the track, →

Mythbuster Monday: Don’t Ride Your Horse After It Eats

June 19, 2023Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#mythbustermonday, #seriesComments Off on Mythbuster Monday: Don’t Ride Your Horse After It Eats

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Should you ride your horse directly after he eats? →

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