Every week Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to recognize those doing good in the horse world. Today we recognize Give Back for Special Equestrians, and their plea to help therapeutic horseback riding stables during the COVID-19 crisis.
Figuring out horses — what motivates them, what they need to eat, what’s wrong with them, what their personalities are — can be quite the puzzle. For people who have a proclivity for overanalyzing — people like Aubrey Graham — figuring out this puzzle keeps them busy and engaged throughout the training process. (more…)
Instead of letting this show season be a complete loss, many organizations are finding ways to let riders compete remotely. Cowboy Dressage World is one of them. Get further details here. (more…)
We may not be able to enjoy the Kentucky Derby this weekend, but we can definitely relive the exhilaration of past races. Check out this 2009 performance by Mine That Bird. (more…)
As a special feature this week, Olivia of MiniFitness shares her expertise in nutrition with us. Olivia is an equestrian, weight lifter, and marathon runner with degrees in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. (more…)
In this excerpt from her book Training and Retraining Horses the Tellington Way, renowned horsewoman Linda Tellington-Jones gives us simple exercises to try using ground poles to improve connection, communication and cooperation with our horses.
“My childhood wasn’t always easy. We didn’t have lots of ‘things.’ We didn’t have fashionable clothing or the leading brand names. We always had horses though. We always had a full life of adventure.”
Today’s the perfect date. You want to know why? Because it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. Oh, and it’s another day of amazing deals at Eventing Nation Virtual Vendor Village. (more…)
“Horseback riding is a relationship and … should be pleasant for all parties involved. There should be mutual give and take and if the relationship turns toxic, you should have the opportunity to step away without being ostracized by other people in our community.”
It’s day five of Eventing Nation Virtual Vendor Village and we’re still under stay at home orders. You know what that means? Yup. More online shopping. And with these deals, who can blame us? (more…)
“…as I mused on how badly I felt about not getting more done, I realized that I actually am showing up and doing the work, and loving whatever happens as we negotiate this situation.” (more…)
